Re: Roadster Rear Window Fix
Hi tighed1,
I have a couple additional questions about your fix.
1. In your case on the repairs you did, was the fabric clean and pulled away from the glass with all the original adhesive/primer still intact on the glass?
As I recall I had to razor off the glus that remained on the glass.
2. Did you do anything to the fabric...scrap it, or clean it , or put any of the 3M product on it?
Did nothing to the fabric.
3. I know you did not use any primer the first time, but have you used any since then on the newer repairs you did?
No primer used and still holding but I am convinced that prime should be used to ensure a better repair.
4. If all your repairs are holding up, and it is only additional factory locations that are failing, have you considered going back and redoing the seal in all other locations that have not failed as yet to get it done and out of your hair, since the probability of additional failures occuring is very high?
If and when I redo it I will redo it with the primer now that I'm aware of it.
5. If the failure is consistantly between the original adhesive and the fabric, is it necessary to remove the old adhesive that is still intact and well bonded to the glass? Would you consider putting a thin layer of the 3M stuff you are using on the fabric side and on the existing window side on top of the stuff that is there? If the 3M adhesive is the true bond, wouldn't using it as an interface layer be a beter fix, especially if it is bonding into both sides? What do you think?
I removed the adhesive that was on the glass. There were parts of the fabric that I applied the glue to where the fold (fabric is folded at the bonding area) had separated.
Once again, thanks in advance for your comments and expertise in solving this problem. I am in the same position as many where the top is in very good condition and it is the glass/fabric problem that is the issue. My top is 5 years old, and have not had a problem until this recent heat wave where temps were above 95F with high humidity...that was the killer!
I do not keep my car inside, and when I noticed the glass/fabric separating, i've keep a car cover over it...hoping to minimize any additional damage, until I can repair it. It is silver and should help.
When I park outside I use my California Pop Top to keep the heat off of the glass. BTW one problem I have had with the Pop Top is slight scratching of the paint (clearcoat) from where the straps rub on the car from the wind.
Thanks again for your help and any comments from the forum are greatly appreciated.
Also, I read the post using the "Rhino Glue" repair and that sounds promising, and I am interested in any updates on that...but the history of this repair still has the most credibility. Thanks