Heated windscreen technology has been around since the 1960s - most prominent being the Monte Carlo Mini and Safari Datsuns. Its use did not expand to the decades beyond as the range of road cars expanded and in-car heaters dealt with everyday misting.
In the world of Motorsport however heated windscreens were still sort after as competitors craved what I like to call 'marginal gains' over their rivals in the form of lighter vehicles and therefore the heater was one of the first things to go.The simplicity of using heated glass was ideal - no moving parts, just an on/off switch - just what the rally competitors required but generally only affordable for factory teams.
In the world of Motorsport however heated windscreens were still sort after as competitors craved what I like to call 'marginal gains' over their rivals in the form of lighter vehicles and therefore the heater was one of the first things to go.The simplicity of using heated glass was ideal - no moving parts, just an on/off switch - just what the rally competitors required but generally only affordable for factory teams.
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Ricky Evans Motorsport has been supplying heated windscreens to the motorsport, classic and modern car industries for over 10 years. Ricky himself has been working within the glass industry for over 40 years and has a wide range of experience.
Ricky also spent his spare time competing within British Motorsport and is perhaps best known for his success in The British Trial and Rally Drivers Association (BTRDA) Championship, steering his Peugeot 205 to success in both 1994 and 1995.After initially spending 30 years as a specialist windscreen fitter Ricky then expanded, and helped begin to introduce the motorsport industry to the heated front windscreen.
Ricky also spent his spare time competing within British Motorsport and is perhaps best known for his success in The British Trial and Rally Drivers Association (BTRDA) Championship, steering his Peugeot 205 to success in both 1994 and 1995.After initially spending 30 years as a specialist windscreen fitter Ricky then expanded, and helped begin to introduce the motorsport industry to the heated front windscreen.
Our staff are experienced glass handlers and have become experts over the years in shipping glass all over the world, we use specialist products and are extremely proud of the service we offer. All of our shipping is fully insured so you have no need to worry about what happens in the unlikely event of your order arriving damaged.
How do you package the glass to avoid breakage during transit? All glass is wrapped prior to despatch. It is then foamed in its box to avoid damage, but dont worry our shipping is insured. Can you ship me a heated windscreen anywhere in the world? Yes we offer an expert courier service worldwide that is fully insured unless we state otherwise.
Water is the biggest Problem for heated glass, therefore it is very important that no water can get to the edge of the glass, otherwise the element will start to fail very quickly and delamination can occur so be extra careful when fitting the glass.
All rubber fit screen must be sealed with the correct grade of windscreen rubber fit sealer, this can be purchased from our Fitting Tools and Glue page, if you aren't sure then we are here to help so just give us a call.On bonded windscreens the edge of the glass should be primed prior to fitting, again if you aren't sure then we are just a phone call away.
All rubber fit screen must be sealed with the correct grade of windscreen rubber fit sealer, this can be purchased from our Fitting Tools and Glue page, if you aren't sure then we are here to help so just give us a call.On bonded windscreens the edge of the glass should be primed prior to fitting, again if you aren't sure then we are just a phone call away.
Making A Purchase Making a purchase could not be easier. Just browse our store, and add any items that you wish to buy into the shopping cart. We accept credit card payment. If you are shopping from outside the UK, place your order and your credit card company will convert the transaction to your own currency.
