Brissy Northside Glass fitters

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 9 May 2016, 12:41 am

#1026098

I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for old skool glass fitters? You know, people that still know how to use a piece of cord to fit windows with rubbers?

Not sure I'd trust the large companies like AutoGlass etc as they generally are trained for bonded windows.

Tis mainly the Oval window that's being a pain to get in with 2 people. Maybe I need 3 but normally never had a problem with 2 people.

Any experience greatly received 🙂

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hpnotch Seriously Crusin Dubber

133 posts · joined Nov 2012 · 9 May 2016, 7:17 pm

#1026108

Tom from windscreens for cars (http://windscreensforcars.com.au)
did my Notch - he was very good . Located south-side but pretty sure he would travel.

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 9 May 2016, 8:58 pm

#1026117

hpnotch wrote:Tom from windscreens for cars (http://windscreensforcars.com.au)
did my Notch - he was very good . Located south-side but pretty sure he would travel.

Thanks 🙂

How many windows and what did he charge? Funds are getting really tight for me at present.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 May 2016, 7:43 am

#1026127

Mike

What type / brand of rubber do you have with or without trim ??

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

hpnotch Seriously Crusin Dubber

133 posts · joined Nov 2012 · 10 May 2016, 9:11 pm

#1026149

psimitar wrote:
hpnotch wrote:Tom from windscreens for cars (http://windscreensforcars.com.au)
did my Notch - he was very good . Located south-side but pretty sure he would travel.
Thanks 🙂

How many windows and what did he charge? Funds are getting really tight for me at present.

Sorry - it was a few years back. I can't recall the cost exactly. I was able to install the trim first, so he reduced his price. Still,it was a reasonable bill at the end.
I had a pretty poor fitting ISP West windscreen seal that I just couldn't get to fit (2 of us on the job) - but was not a problem for him.

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 10 May 2016, 9:43 pm

#1026150

vw54 wrote:Mike

What type / brand of rubber do you have with or without trim ??

With trim already fitted. It's a WW rubber so good quality 🙂

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coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 10 May 2016, 10:28 pm

#1026156

Hollow wound cord(spot lite) and glycerine? And it should nearly fall in.Who did the other windows?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2016, 7:53 am

#1026160

Is the trim sitting right down in the groove go around a few times with your fingers to ensure its right down in the groove
I usually fit the trim then let the window sit in the sun for a few hours then go around again with fingers

might be making it not sit properly

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 11 May 2016, 11:04 pm

#1026195

coletrickle wrote:Hollow wound cord(spot lite) and glycerine? And it should nearly fall in.Who did the other windows?

I got 5m of parachute cord that I've used before. Not done the side in front screen but I've done these before without issue and just never done an Oval window before. Done large Bug rear screens and not had any issue.

vw54 wrote:Is the trim sitting right down in the groove go around a few times with your fingers to ensure its right down in the groovernI usually fit the trim then let the window sit in the sun for a few hours then go around again with fingers might be making it not sit properly

I shall give this a look tomoro. Hopefully there's some sun after the last few days of cloud.

I shall also try a method of looping the cord at the top of the screen and then alternate between the top and bottom of the screen so then it has less chance of pushing itself up or down. Got this advise from an ex-glazier of 25yrs 🙂

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