Replace all windows and front windshied

[Skybrd]

Recently I bought a used 201 Mooney and the glass is milky looking. I keep the plane in Bakersfield and wonder where a good place to get all the windows changed. I got a quote from the paint shop in Santa Maria and one at my airport in Bakersfield but would like your comments on getting them changed and maybe better pricing. I found the part numbers and prices for the glass and decided to use all Solar Gray. -- I was also thinking about repainting the plane but not sure if I want to do that right now. The paint is not real good but some rubbing compond and wax with some touch up's might work. -- Thanks for your replys and comments.

[jetdriven]

you can do it yourself legally, just not the front windshield.  if considering painting the plane, do it then.

[tony]

Mine are pretty crappy looking too, has anyone tried using those lens cleaning kits I’ve seen for sale in the auto parts stores?

[jetdriven]

i dont think that will work.  Auto headlight lenses are lexan.  These are plexiglas. 

[N33GG]

I am thinking about getting mine replaced too.  I am curious what the cost would be to replace all the glass.

[jetdriven]

Labor might be expensive but side windows can be replaced as owner maintenance.  Windshield cannot.  LP Aero windshield is 486$, the 1/4" glass is 569$.   Side windows add up to 800$ for all of them, with vent window.  If you want 1/4" or UV tint, that is more.

[rorythedog]

Quote: tony

Mine are pretty crappy looking too, has anyone tried using those lens cleaning kits I’ve seen for sale in the auto parts stores?

[tony]

have a brand new micromesh kit that should make your windows look like new.  the downside is it takes 5-6 hours to do a thorough job.  i think it cost $36...i'll sell it to you for $25 plus postage if you want to tackle the project yourself.

[jelswick]

I'm very happy with the results in mine, but like others said, the side windows didn't seem difficult (my mechanic did all of them).  I was there when he did the front windshield and that part is a bear to fit correctly involving many times placing it, removing it and shaping/shaving a little more off, try again, and keep going until it fit right.  I wouldn't want that task!

[Hank]

Get the thicker windows when you replace them. The extra sound insulation is worth it.