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 5 Sep 2008, 01:58 PM
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I dont no if i'm being unlucky but im needing my third windscreen in 7 months. It seems that the smallest stone hits it at any speed and a small crack appears which quickly grows. Anyone else suffering with weak screens?
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5 Sep 2008, 02:01 PM
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I think your just unlucky
 , although they say it comes in three`s so this could be the end of it so look on the bright side lol. 
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5 Sep 2008, 02:19 PM
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If you are fully comprehensive insured, Autoglass and the likes repair windscreens for free.
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5 Sep 2008, 02:27 PM
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I've never had any problems with mine (touch wood)
Not sure if it is because I have the Solar Windshield fitted on mine - Is this made of tougher glass anyone know? -------------------- 56/2007 Electric Orange ST3 - Bluetooth, Visibility Pack, Solar Windshield, Parking Sensors, DEATC
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5 Sep 2008, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(Marc @ 5 Sep 2008, 04:19 PM)  If you are fully comprehensive insured, Autoglass and the likes repair windscreens for free. yeah i'm fully comp its just a pain in the rear area -------------------- Black ST2, itg air filter, piper cat back 4 inch slash cut, piper decat, radtec intercooler, dream science dsci
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5 Sep 2008, 08:00 PM
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I've cracked mine but I wouldn't go as far as to say that there is an inherent weakness.
Might be a good subject for a poll. |
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5 Sep 2008, 08:04 PM
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I had a massive stone hit my screen at silly mph but all it did was leave a mark in the outline of the stone (about an inch across!) the sreen never cracked at all! Maybe i was lucky?
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5 Sep 2008, 08:04 PM
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i got a crack on mine, only a small "bullet hole" really. it was caused by a small piece of excrement kid throwing a stone off a bridge
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5 Sep 2008, 08:20 PM
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the council around here has just done the cheaters way of resurfacing roads by dumping loose stones on it and I've been bricking it driving through it twice a day and everytime I get the predictable THWACK I have to give it an inspection when I'm home.
So far so good, windscreen and paint {shockhorror} have both taken almighty bullets and are showing no ill affects *touches as much wood as he can find* |
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6 Sep 2008, 06:45 AM
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QUOTE(yoinkster @ 5 Sep 2008, 10:20 PM) the council around here has just done the cheaters way of resurfacing roads by dumping loose stones on it and I've been bricking it driving through it twice a day and everytime I get the predictable THWACK I have to give it an inspection when I'm home. So far so good, windscreen and paint {shockhorror} have both taken almighty bullets and are showing no ill affects *touches as much wood as he can find* they have just resurfaced a road near me and the result was loose chippings in the surrounding 3 miles the contractor failed to put down 20mph speed signs or clear it up there were quite a few cars some brand new that were stone damaged or chipped screens and guess who got there screen done lucky me claiming off the council at the moment and it made our local paper there were that many damaged |
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6 Sep 2008, 09:38 AM
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I had 2 solar reflect screens cracked in 2 months, caused by stones being thrown up from passing oncoming lorries on the other side of the road. After a decade with no screen issues in my other Fords, this was either really bad luck or the solar reflect screen is a little delicate.
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6 Sep 2008, 11:09 AM
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I have always managed to go through at one windscreen in 12 months on average on all my cars so i dont think the ST's is weaker in anyway.
Driving behind lorries seems to be the sure fire way of cracking a windscreen  What i hate is the fact that the auto glazers can make a real mess when they replace it. Make sure you make them do a pre vehicle inspection and list any damage, if any......that way your covered.. |
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6 Sep 2008, 06:34 PM
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The sola screens are no weaker than the std heated ones, they are all the same thickness & EU approved/marked. Any modern car with a direct glazed (bonded) screen is at its weakest around the edges due to body flex, if it takes a knock from even the smallest stone in this area it will probable crack more or less straight away. If a stone hits it in a more central possition it usually just chips, which can be repaired. The focus doesn't seem to suffer from screens cracking any more than any other car. The main thing to watch out for when replacing is
 poor workmanship due to fitters rushing the job, scratching the paint work & not re priming the body correctly so its eventually rusts.  If you want to protect your interests pre-inspect the car with the fitter before its worked on, & choose an independent ATA/NVQ3 qualified installer ( like me! )
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8 Sep 2008, 07:27 PM
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QUOTE(Mike G @ 6 Sep 2008, 08:34 PM) The sola screens are no weaker than the std heated ones, they are all the same thickness & EU approved/marked. Any modern car with a direct glazed (bonded) screen is at its weakest around the edges due to body flex, if it takes a knock from even the smallest stone in this area it will probable crack more or less straight away. If a stone hits it in a more central possition it usually just chips, which can be repaired. The focus doesn't seem to suffer from screens cracking any more than any other car. The main thing to watch out for when replacing is poor workmanship due to fitters rushing the job, scratching the paint work & not re priming the body correctly so its eventually rusts. If you want to protect your interests pre-inspect the car with the fitter before its worked on, & choose an independent ATA/NVQ3 qualified installer ( like me! )Hi 100% agree with this, been in the windscreen game for a good many of years now and its true about the flex of the glass and body work ect.........make sure you you get a before and after check of the car done as this will protect both the fitter and yourself.......dont be shy to watch us do our jobs as its your pride and joy if you use an ata/nvq3 fitter(independant) you should be better off as the fitter will not have been given about 15 jobs to get done....ie he wont rush through it and he should give a s**t!!!!!!! hope this helps also..... |
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8 Sep 2008, 07:46 PM
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QUOTE(planebreaker @ 8 Sep 2008, 09:27 PM) Hi 100% agree with this, been in the windscreen game for a good many of years now and its true about the flex of the glass and body work ect.........make sure you you get a before and after check of the car done as this will protect both the fitter and yourself.......dont be shy to watch us do our jobs as its your pride and joy if you use an ata/nvq3 fitter(independant) you should be better off as the fitter will not have been given about 15 jobs to get done....ie he wont rush through it and he should give a s**t!!!!!!! hope this helps also..... My cracks have been towards the edges of the screen so that all makes sence now that its the weaker area. Just bad luck i spose. Thanks for your info 
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