Skybrd Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 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. Quote
jetdriven Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 you can do it yourself legally, just not the front windshield. if considering painting the plane, do it then. Quote
tony Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 Mine are pretty crappy looking too, has anyone tried using those lens cleaning kits I’ve seen for sale in the auto parts stores? Quote
jetdriven Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 i dont think that will work. Auto headlight lenses are lexan. These are plexiglas. Quote
N33GG Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 I am thinking about getting mine replaced too. I am curious what the cost would be to replace all the glass. Quote
jetdriven Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 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. Quote
rorythedog Posted August 7, 2011 Report Posted August 7, 2011 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? Quote
tony Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 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. Quote
jelswick Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 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! Quote
Hank Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 Get the thicker windows when you replace them. The extra sound insulation is worth it. Quote
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