Jean-Marie Antoine Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hello, As we are almost complet the full restoration of my TR3A, the mecanic did crack the wind-screen. To avoid long delay, he is proposing me to replace the glass by a slightly tinted wind-screen. Question : As I entend to sale the car this summer, would this tinted wind-screen impact negatively the value of the car ? Thank you for your advice. Jean-Marie Antoine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jean-Marie Antoine said: Hello, As we are almost complet the full restoration of my TR3A, the mecanic did crack the wind-screen. To avoid long delay, he is proposing me to replace the glass by a slightly tinted wind-screen. Question : As I entend to sale the car this summer, would this tinted wind-screen impact negatively the value of the car ? Thank you for your advice. Jean-Marie Antoine Depends on the amount of tint, They are I believe available with a slight top tint, not seen any with full tint though. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jean-Marie Antoine Posted May 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thank you for the feedback Stuart, I did not see the replacement part yet. I am not sure if he meant a top tint or full tint. Will enquire. Cheers, jm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) I had one made many years ago with a blue top tint to match my car colour by Automania of Reims. They used to supply us with special windscreens. Sadly that screen was changed after it cracked. The tint was useful but only when the soft top was fitted. Sunlight coming over the top of the screen is more of an issue I feel. I now have an Amco tinted perspex screen visor that tilts. This type of thing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-AND-KIT-CAR-GREEN-PERSPEX-SUNVISOR-KIT-WITH-FRICTION-HINGES-/153527530859?nma=true&si=EhcYMXv%2B1znWh8dOKjn63cQb1nQ%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 View of my car with the visor on the driver's side of the screen. Peter W Contact - AUTOMANIA 74 RUE VERNOUILLET 51100 REIMS France Edited May 4, 2021 by BlueTR3A-5EKT photo added Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 If you are intending fitting the screen yourself be aware that the "replacement" will thinner than the original and likely shorter top to bottom . This makes for a fun time fitting it. Ask how close to original spec the "replacement" will be. Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jean-Marie Antoine Posted May 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thank you for the tip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Rodbr said: If you are intending fitting the screen yourself be aware that the "replacement" will thinner than the original and likely shorter top to bottom . This makes for a fun time fitting it. Ask how close to original spec the "replacement" will be. Rod Not the ones I buy from TR Shop theyre a good fit Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hi Stuart, I did not know that when I bought two from Moss. Another member measured his spare bought some time ago as were mine all three were under-sized approximately 0.5-0.8 mm in thickness of the glass and approx 4mm measured top to bottom against my original. Things may have improved over the years as this was 1 years ago, doesn't time fly. Shows differences in suppliers quality checking as Peter W pointed this difference out about screens. Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Reilly Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 I have a related question. I am about to take delivery of a Triplex supplied from Moss and am wondering about the fitting. Are there any tips or advice for the safe fitting. I helped a friend years ago and it was difficult getting the screen into position with the rubber seal. Be glad of any tips from experienced owners Thanks John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 11 hours ago, John Reilly said: I have a related question. I am about to take delivery of a Triplex supplied from Moss and am wondering about the fitting. Are there any tips or advice for the safe fitting. I helped a friend years ago and it was difficult getting the screen into position with the rubber seal. Be glad of any tips from experienced owners Thanks John Plenty of lube, I use a Black and Decker workmate to pull the frame together.. I wrote this a while ago to help others fitting screens. Stuart. WATERMILL CARRIAGE COMPANY LTD1 Windscreen fitting instructions for sidescreen cars. - Copy.docx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NCS_TR3A Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 On 5/4/2021 at 10:45 AM, Jean-Marie Antoine said: Hello, As we are almost complet the full restoration of my TR3A, the mecanic did crack the wind-screen. To avoid long delay, he is proposing me to replace the glass by a slightly tinted wind-screen. Question : As I entend to sale the car this summer, would this tinted wind-screen impact negatively the value of the car ? Thank you for your advice. Jean-Marie Antoine I think in this case he's on about a fully tinted screen. It will be a very light colour. I personally cannot imagine it will make a difference on value of the car. If you were selling it as concours standard then the make of the screen might matter but that's all, and it would be very picky. I think if you look on moss website they have pictures of clear and tinted screens. In real life I don't think the difference is that noticeable on a screen as there legally has to be a high level of light transmission which limits how much tint can be applied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 I dont think fully tinted windscreens are legal in france, a band at the top is tolerated as far as i can tell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) Further to Stuarts instructions and long experience a few helpful ideas for those without the huge knowledge base and lack of appropriate equipment. With the frame checked as per Stuarts guide fit the screen without rubber and and cleaned for a good surface make the position the screen sits with in the frame with some "Gorilla tape" strips ( sticks like the proverbial.) check the screen for near equal distance. I necessary increase packing to centralise the screen. Clean the screen edges as described and start in the centre with thin say 1inch wide strips and attached the rubber to the screen each side in turn with a little pressure each time. Roughly 4" then 3" gap should be okay. Fold the rubber over the screen each time to ensure there is sufficient seal for each side. You may be lucky and get it to go round the the bottom corners but I cut the strip at this point after the rough finish had split the the rubber. This left me with a single strip for the bottom with 2 feet left over. Fit a rubber glove and apply water based lubricant (available at chemists or supermarket) liberally to both sides of the rubber and lower glass into frame and press down, it will go in in the centre but the ends will likely not. I used a couple of small ratchet straps suitably padded to pull into place. If the legs have spread use another ratchet strap to pull them in adding more lube if necessary. Trial fit the bottom rail without the rubber and repeat guiding the angle brackets into the frame. Insert the screws as described and then leave aside for a few days or hours if in a hurry and allow the rubber to relax. If you cut it off too early it may end up short. Remove the tape and trim the seal excess off round the frame. Follow guide for all further steps. I did not have sash clamps nor a pro workmate so best options used. Beware the frame top lip can get deformed so be careful. Rod Edited May 5, 2021 by Rodbr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Never cut the glazing strip as it will eventually shrink to leave gaps and it can be useful for it to slightly bunch in the bottom corners to negate where some screens have more rounded bottom corners, I always fit the screens the way I described above and having fitted more than a dozen previously I know what works. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Reilly Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Stuart & Rod, thank you for the advice it is much appreciated. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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