Thread: Rear Window Fix
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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cisa
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From: Jupiter, Florida
Thumbs up Rear Window Fix

My rear window came lose from the canvas (as they all do.). Since I have the extended Chrysler warranty, I though, "no problem." Wrong! NOT COVERED as this is considered trim. Called a trim shop and they said "I had to replace the entire convertable top," since this is a head strip afixed item.

Well, after some internet research, I decided to try the black 3M™ Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. I applied it to the rubber on the window (the entire window is framed with a rubber ring) and the flap that runs on the inside of the canvas opening for the window. I did this with a 1/2 inch flat artist brush. After a few minutes of setup time, I lined up the window with the opening. (Since this is a contact cement you only get one shot at this.) This is a two person job. (The wife helped.) I pushed the window against the frame and held it in place with a heavy weigted bag from the inside. On the outside, I used some 2" Aluminum A/C duct tape with half on the glass an half on the canvas to hold the canvas to the glass. (Not that it needed much holding.)

After a few hours of drying time, I removed the tape and the bag. The results is a fixed window for about $10.00. I has only been a week, but the fix is "solid". I drive I-95 every day at about 70 MPH, which puts a load on the rear window, and it is a good as new. Good for now, I guess only time will tell.
 
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