Originally Posted by mach2plus
Rear Window Convertible Top Reinstallation/Repair Narrative
Well, I reattached my rear window to my convertible top and now only time will tell how long my repair will last... But hey, the ragtop was in like new condition, so it was worth a try, given that a new top will set you back $2 grand or so. And besides, only we motor heads know the sort of sick satisfaction one feels in being covered in sticky black adhesive and smelling like gas, right? ....
.... As can be seen from my final picture, I removed all of the primer and adhesive right up to the canvas edge, and I can't tell my window reinstallation from factory new. Now, we'll see how long it lasts...
Best regards -- Bob
Great write-up, Bob!
Seems that the key is getting all of the old vulcanizing off the glass and canvas so that the new Single Step Primer can do its thing, because that 3M Window Weld is some damn tuff stuff when adhered to a properly prepped surface. My bet is that your window is going to hold forever with such a meticulous approach to the fix. Well done, Bob.
So if your rag top is in reasonably good shape, this is fifty bucks well spent.