Old Jul 21, 2020 | 08:25 PM
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Default Re: Reattaching back window in convertible top

Originally Posted by Betty's crossfire
I have completed this and it turns out to be a durable job and the glass is very tightly bound to the cloth. If there is an interest, I can post photos.
Your photos would be greatly appreciated. I’m getting ready to repair my 2006 ( 18k mi.) as the Seam at top of glass has released about half way about a 1/4” and the driver side of glass has fully released along the side. The bottom appears to be fully adhered. I’ve been reading every post on repairs. I’ve noticed the seam has about a 1/2” fold of top cloth all around the window and it appears that fold is glued together and then glued to the glass from the factory. On mine that folded seam failed completely first causing the glass to lose tension with the top glass, this allowed the glass to bounce excessively when driving causing the cloth directly attached to glass to start pulling away. The more I drove the more I saw this seem releasing from the glass. It appears that the internal support fold of cloth is critical to maintaining the integrity of the cloth to glass adhesion.
My plan is to first clean the glass and cloth back to the point that it’s still adhered. With top completely loose glue the bottom of the fold in place using small wood clamps to apply pressure directly on the glass and cloth pinching just the bottom side of the folded cloth onto the glass. After this is completely dry then go back and apply glue to the inside of the folded cloth again using wood clamps to apply pressure to the folded seam and glass. That’s the plan, I’ll take pictures of the technique and progress.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 
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