Originally Posted by mach2plus
Hi Folks.
Well, about 2 weeks ago I sold the SRT-6 roadster that I had with the rear window problem to a close relative, with their knowing full well of the rear window repair that I just made. We have an agreement that if the repair should become even a minor problem again in the next year that I will refund them $1000, and given that they don't have a garage, it should prove to be a real test. FWIW, just prior to selling my SRT-6 I intentionally left it parked outside here for over a week in some brutal, nontypical, June Florida heat, and drove it close to 700 miles, with zero problems noted. So, my fingers are crossed, and I will continue to periodically provide you with honest info regarding the status of my repair.
I've been following the thread, and given the feedback so far, all appears good. Many have said that they followed my repair narrative, but I'm still really curious and need to ask if you also cleaned and primed the canvas too, per the narrative? I ask, because IMHO, the canvas/adhesive contact area is the real weak link in the system, and a manufacturing defect.
As I said in my post, what I observed on my loose glass panel was the primer, completely intact, and what I would guess was close to 100% of the original adhesive still stuck to the primer like it was factory new and part of the glass, it was so freakin strong. Did any of you notice this and share this opinion?
Happy 4th, and best regards -- Bob
You are right, Bob, in suggesting that the OEM bond to the canvas is the weak link. This is evidenced by the difficulty in getting the original adhesive off of the glass. So by all means when doing this repair, be sure to clean the canvas entirely using a small bronze brush and then soak it well with the 3M Single Step Primer.
Also, be sure to coat the edge of the glass. As a final step during the repair, I reached inside and applied a bead of the adhesive to the edge of the window and canvas, creating sort of a fillet weld between the two materials.
All things considered, I too believe that the fix can be as good or better than the original construction.