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Mending broken bus windows
george - dicegeorge wrote:
Vandals have broken 3 windows on the Rainbow Kids Bus. How can I repair them so they're legal on the road? Find replacement originals somewhere? Get a window firm to cut and fit laminate glass? Make hardboard templates and take them to a glass maker? plastic? any help or other ideas please... http://www.dicegeorge.com/psb/psimg/...ows201206l.jpg http://www.dicegeorge.com/psb/psimg/...ows201206r.jpg I've used polycarbonate sheet in the past in those positions, but you need to match the thickness of the glass so you can re-use the original rubbers. The C&U rules used to say they that windows on vehicles have to be of a "safety glazing material" unless it's the windscreen, in which case, it has to be glass, so if they're glass, either toughened or laminated. Try a bus scrapyard (Yes, they do exist) or, if the insurance company are paying, there are specialist companies. You could also try asking your local plant hire companies, as they will know who in your area can supply and fit glass of the right size. I used a plant repair firm when I had a window broken in the Land Rover, and it cost much less than the official part. -- Tciao for Now! John. |
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