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2013/05/26 17:18:52 (permalink)
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Removing windscreen from an MR2

Hello everyone,
 
I recently bought an MR2 which I plan to nurse back to reasonable health as a bit of fun on the side. Unfortunately it has a cracked windshield so I need to replace it. I have found someone who is wrecking a car which I can take the glass from, but I need to ensure that I get the process right. A friend of mine has removed glass from other cars and thinks he can pull it off, but just though I would ask around and see if anyone has any helpful tips or hints, or even if a comprehensive instruction list exists for this kind of thing.
 
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    wiso
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    Re: Removing windscreen from an MR2 2013/05/26 17:28:08 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Mister Two 2013/05/27 15:56:29
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    they are damn hard to remove without cracking them in the process.

    you need to cut through the glue in one section using a knife. feed some piano wire through the cut and pull the wire all the way around the windscreen in a cutting/filing action. just try not to pull up on the wire thats what cracks its. hard to avoid. especially at the bottom.

    most winscreen places will sell you a new one fitted for about $300-350. they even remove it. makes life heaps easier.
    post edited by wiso - 2013/05/26 17:31:37

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    Re: Removing windscreen from an MR2 2013/05/26 17:29:31 (permalink)
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    hmmmm
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    Re: Removing windscreen from an MR2 2013/05/26 20:47:58 (permalink)
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    Some cars they can be removed easy, but the Mr2 needs to be cut out, piano wire is the best way for this

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    Re: Removing windscreen from an MR2 2013/05/27 08:32:33 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby The Panda 2013/05/27 21:50:54
    +1 (1)
    Unless you're really time-rich/dollar-poor it does make more sense to buy a new screen and get the experts to fit it.  My score so far is 1 successful removal out of 3 attempts, and that was being super careful.
     
    If it's a project car, leave the windscreen till very last, then get Shannons Insurance - you get a free windscreen with that  :-)

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    Re: Removing windscreen from an MR2 2013/05/27 10:20:41 (permalink)
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    Sounds like capitalism is the go here then.

    Anyone have any preferred supplies of windscreens?
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    Re: Removing windscreen from an MR2 2013/05/27 11:59:38 (permalink)
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    Where are you located?

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    Re: Removing windscreen from an MR2 2013/05/27 12:27:21 (permalink)
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