BRappaport,

After putting off the repair while I had too much to do and then some more time dreading it, I finally followed Tighed1's method as closely as I could discern. I did one side yesterday, and the second today.

I am in Mississippi, and temps and humidity are enough to make your skin come loose.

Both sides and all corners on mine were loose; the top and bottom are intact (but will fail, I'm sure).

I released the latch and pushed the top up to remove tension, and spread a towel underneath the glass. I used a new box cutter-type razor blade to shave the old glue from the glass and tease as much glue as possible from a previous repair from the cloth.

I used PVC cleaner (because I had it on hand) to clean the areas well, and used a wood paddle to spread the glue. A popsicle stick would be great.

In one corner the fold in the material had separated, and I worked the glue into it as well as I could before putting glue onto the glass.

My wife then pushed some stiff pillow foam wrapped in wax paper into the corner to hold the window up. I then relatched the top to tension it.

I used a short piece of dowel to roll the excess glue out and try to get a smooth finish. That worked very well.

Tighed1 mentioned to WAIT 24 HRS - I did. He also said to resist the temptation to clean up any stray material until it dries. Hard, but I did.

Cleanup was very easy, and the wax paper helped. I did smear some glue on the inside of the glass. Fortunately, mine has a tinting film, and I can remove it to easily remove the mess.

I did the second side this morning, and look forward to a ride to church with the top up and the AC on tomorrow night.

Follow the instructions he provided, lay your materials out so you don't have to go looking for something while your hands are covered in glue, and be sure you have a helper on the inside.

Good luck!

Michael
05 Limited Roadster