Windscreen going white at the edges

[David Small]

Wondered if anyone has come up with a solution for this other than replacing the windscreen of course. This has happened on 3 of the 4 80's I've owned over the years and really spoils the apperance. I was thinking in terms of some black vinyl to mask over it.

Attached a couple of pic's of my current car.

Any ideas would be welcome

[Micky]

no cure replacement is the only option

[4v6]

Delamination iirc and moisture going in by capilliary action, only way is replacement.

[maynd]

Thats is called "GLASS CANCER" it happens when the 2 sides of the glass detache from which other. Its danger because they can brake at any time, i have the same problem with the Accord. Replacement is the solution.

[TheTwelveQuidKid]

Also I read in the online version of the MOT testers manual, that they're allowed to fail a car with anything stuck on the screen which restricts the view out of it, other than tax discs etc. The other exception is the dark edging that's on some screens as standard.


Found it (doesn't seem to say delamination is a failure though)

Opaque edging
Opaque edging on a windscreen (usually
black, particularly at the lower edge) found on some modern vehicles is not to be regarded as part of the windscreen when assessing the drivers view through the windscreen within 8.3 Item 1 of the Inspection Manual.
Additional Opaque Films
Additional opaque films are subject to reason for rejection 1 whether fitted on the inside or outside of fhe windscreen.

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_830.htm

[b2_sport]

Mines done the same thing.... I got fully comp with the AA and on their policy windscreen repairs is covered as a freebie without effecting no claims etc.

So I think I will be calling Autoglass or someone to come and replace my windscreen.