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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Facelvega on July 05, 2022, 06:44:40

Title: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: Facelvega on July 05, 2022, 06:44:40

I need to have the windshield changed because of a stone chip.
My question: what must be removed so that the installer of the glass company can perform the change?
I could read that the entire dashboard must be removed, which sounds rather unlikely to me.

Can anyone give me some advice?
Thanks Alfred

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: Jordan on July 05, 2022, 10:39:05

It helps if the dash is out and makes the job a lot easier but it isn't mandatory. My dash remained in place and I had a glass installer do the work.  I made sure they had someone that was familiar with using rope to install the glass.

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: JamesL on July 05, 2022, 11:30:54

Ditto
Though if you can get the wood out at the corners, that reduces the chances of damage.
Get an MB seal, and if your ally trim is a bit under par for your car, it’s likely worth replacing that ( and the little centre cover) while the seal/screen is out

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: MikeSimon on July 05, 2022, 13:13:06

Can you still buy the alloy surround trim anywhere?

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: dirkbalter on July 05, 2022, 14:40:48

Quote from: MikeSimon on July 05, 2022, 13:13:06

Can you still buy the alloy surround trim anywhere?

Yes, but expensive. (Niemöller, may be others).

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: Lori on July 05, 2022, 16:18:52

I got a quote from the classic center recently.  $380 (us) each side

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: Facelvega on July 06, 2022, 16:06:23

thanks for all the advices. I will try to remove the wood and then visit the glazier to put a new pane. My AutoGlazier is a pro and has put in some difficult glass for me ( Facel-Vega, De Tomaso etc). I am confident.
Alfred

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: Cees Klumper on July 06, 2022, 17:37:49

It should be fine. I am a complete novice and helped a friend replace his Pagoda windshield succesfully recently. Only the fourth windshield I ever did. If you can re-use the current seal it should be even easier.

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: Desertpagoda on July 26, 2022, 00:44:49

I agree with Cess, I roped one in today, with a 5ish year old seal. Fit/installed nicely. I would say, based on personal experience, avoid Euro brand. They fit like a saddle on a sow

Title: Re: Windshield replacement W113 280 SL
Post by: ChrisInNashville on July 26, 2022, 00:56:33

Good luck in the shipping…I had two sekurit windshields broken in shipping last year.   With supply chain issues, I had to settle for off brand aftermarket