Avoid Britpart/AllMakes etc.
I didn't the first time around and it didn't last long before the corners were splitting etc.
The LR one is £180, but it will last.
YRM do one, they have a good reputation ...
I didn't the first time around and it didn't last long before the corners were splitting etc.
The LR one is £180, but it will last.
YRM do one, they have a good reputation ...
dag019
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I used a britpart one in my rebuild and although it is only 1 year later it is also holding up fine. I do not distrust what @miktdish is saying and an oem one is likely to last much longer however I already have a chip in my screen so am expecting to need a new screen before even the britpart seal begins to fail. and I feel slightly less aggrieved cutting the seal out to remove the screen on a cheap £20 seal than an expensive oem one.
RustyDefender
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I believe britpart updated theirs in the last year.. don't quote me to that but i did notice that the rubber on the outsides got bigger..
I've heard buy genuine £100+ ones in the past year but tbh britpart ones are alright now, i guess they listened to the feedback
I've heard buy genuine £100+ ones in the past year but tbh britpart ones are alright now, i guess they listened to the feedback
Tirran
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I had all the dilemma when rebuilding my ‘90 after reading the forums. Poor quality seals, windscreens cracking during fitting, use a professional installer etc.
I bought a £21 seal off eBay and refitted the original windscreen as a practice, it’s still there, complete with the milkiness of failed laminate around the edges. The new windscreen is in the garage for future use.
I can buy many aftermarket seals for the price of one OEM, it all comes down to your budget.
I bought a £21 seal off eBay and refitted the original windscreen as a practice, it’s still there, complete with the milkiness of failed laminate around the edges. The new windscreen is in the garage for future use.
I can buy many aftermarket seals for the price of one OEM, it all comes down to your budget.
meego
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Yes. I was a bit shocked at the price of original as well. I’ve opted for an Allmakes one at 20 odd quid and see how it goes. I might try and remember to apply some rubber conditioner to the corners now and again.
