As the car is getting to this age in life, aftermarket replacement parts like windscreens are getting harder to obtain, something that was highlighted by Japspeed recently announcing that they are no longer producing stuff for the Z32 - that personally doesn't bother me, but I have heard along the grapevine that folks have been trying to get replacement screens and have been told that there are none in the country and that availability is now nil.

 

As my car is in for repaint, I am having the screen taken out and replaced which kinda put me on edge a little, so I've done a bit of digging around.

 

True, Z32 windscreens in any tint spec are not available at the moment - there are none in stock in the UK and there are no plans to bring it back in as a mass produced stocked item part. These screens are all made by PilkingtonK Automotive glass.

 

The windscreens are however still able to be obtained as a 'special order'. PilkingtonK do keep all the molds of windscreens produced by most mainstream manufacturers for the past 30 years or so. Having also heard from a number of sources that having a screen specially made could cost around £700, I decided to order one through National Windscreens (who have always been my preferred glass fitter) just to see what happens. I have this morning had confirmation of an order for £185 fitted, however lead time is around 8 weeks. Until I get confirmation of delivery date, I'm not holding my hopes of them being able to maintain that price, but we'll see what happens!

 

So, just a heads up, if you need a replacement screen, be prepared to wait and be prepared to possibly pay more than you were ever used to!

Latest news back from Pilkington is that they are happy about replicating my Blue visor section and the rest with a tint of my choice.

All I need to do now is decide whether to have a light Blue tint or not before I order.

Go purple ;)

Go purple ;)

 

 

Mmmmm, now that's a thought! Not. :lol::lol:

Latest news back from Pilkington is that they are happy about replicating my Blue visor section and the rest with a tint of my choice.

All I need to do now is decide whether to have a light Blue tint or not before I order.

Surely you would want to get the same tint as your back and side windows?

 

I've posted these before but illustrates the tints well, not matching would look weird!

Hi Chris, you are correct, I have no intention of using different colours of glass.

My mention of the tints with regards to Pilkingtons was for reference and overall interest for all.

 

My dilemma however, is trying to be 100% sure of the colour of my own glass at present so as to be sure to order the correct tint.

Hence my post #49 , as I have doubts that mine is actually tinted at all.

Ideally I would like Blue tint throughout.