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MG MGF Technical - MGF rear plastic screen cracked

Hello

Can anyone advise where I can get a replacement
rear plastic screen as mine cracked in two places today.? Are they easy to fit, I heard there were
some companies offering a postal type replacement
service, any information re. this would be most appreciated. Finally what can I expect to pay.?

Thanks in anticipation

Bryan
Bryan

Try Softop windows - http://www.softtopwindows.co.uk/

Price etc is on website.

HTH,

Steve
Steve

See recent 'Rear Window' thread on general BBS
Paul

Thanks for your help

Just hopefully some useful information for anybody who
has the same problem in the future.

I decided to check for cover under my insurance and
they advise that it is covered under windscreen replacement. I have been advised to take it to a
Rover/MG dealer, get it replaced and they will foot
the bill less the £50 excess I have to pay. Sounds good
to me for £50, and I leave the riveting to somebody else.

Bryan
Bryan

I've managed to crack my rear screen twice in two days! Yesterday I unzipped the screen and was laying it down flat on the parcel shelf, prior to lowering the hood, when I heard the dreaded noise of the screen cracking. This morning I decided that, since the screen had cracked even when I had unzipped it, there was no point doing that, so I just threw the hood backwards.

A question. Does the rear screen become more brittle with age?

Ralph
:(
Ralph

Ralph,

Yes it does become more brittle with age but more so with temperature. Although the sun has been shining a lot lately the air temp is quite low. I never lower my hood until the screen is warm. Bitter experience!

Bruce
Bruce Caldwell

Bryan,

Which insurance company do you use?
I was told that only 'glass' windows were covered by this, and that this was standard across most insurance companies.

Thanks,
Heidi
Heidi Tipping

Most of the time I zip my screen out before putting the hood down (to avoid the problems mentioned above. It only takes 30 seconds or so).
I find that if I dont zip it out, the screen creases, and rubs on itself cuasing scratches. A small price to pay for an easy life I feel.

Rog.
Roger

I just got my windscreen back from sottopwindows.com instructions on removal and refitting on the site take your window out all you need is a drill to get the rivets out then send it special delivery - £111 he tells me the quality is better than the original - I am fitting it tonight - oh yeah you need to buy a rivet gun about ten quids.

Rob
rob

I have just had my rear screen replaced under the windscreen section of my insurance policy - The total bill was £584 but all I had to pay was the £50 excess.

Can someone give me any advice on maintaining my new clear screen and on how to avoid scratches and cracking in future.

Thanks

Andrew
Andrew

avoid kinking the screen- do this by guiding the fold as the hood opens.
when cold unzip the screen before dropping hood.
when really cold heat before doing anything to it.
when travalling long distances/ leaving car overnight with the screen down unzip the screen
if travalling with the hood up but the screen down ensure the screen is anchored with the poppers (I have had it go pop and end up on the outside of the car whilst doing 70!)

To avoid scratches:
(depends on parinoia)
lay soft cloth on clean screen befre lowering roof
never put anything on a dirty roof

To see thru:
clean regulatly with Graygate or Autoglym super resin polish
Will Munns

My rear windscreen/window has cracked too in the hood - been quoted £500.00 for new one to be fitted is this right????
SE

SE, Further information can be found here:
http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&mode=thread&access=&subject=69&source=T&thread=200204012231387062
Will Munns

Just had window and zip replaced by M&M Trimming, Queen Mary's Avenue, Watford, Herts WD18 7JR tel 01923 230340. Can't quote price as dealer paid as pre-sales on used F. Excellent job. Really nice bunch of oldish guys. They also make hoods from scratch - a customer gave them an Alvis Saloon with the top half cut off and they made a superb hood and frame for it.
John

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