Back window coming out
Re: Back window coming out
Had this happen to me before the top got replaced. Used Gorilla Glue....didn't look the best but held great for the six months that the top was on and that was through the rest of summer and the cold of winter. Took the dealership less than a week to get the top but three weeks to put in on because no one there wanted to tackle the job. I didn't really care because I had a loaner.
Re: Back window coming out
My window started to separate. I tried the glue on my wife's VW bug, it did not work after putting the top down and back up. I went to a car upholstery shop. He removed the glass and sewed in clear plastic. I don't have the rear defroster, but it was less than half of what a new top would have cost me.
Re: Back window coming out
Doing some research myself.. seems results vary .. I'm going to guess by prep work?
Noticed this too..
3M? Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200
Noticed this too..
3M? Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200
Re: Back window coming out
I did my own repair with the 5200 by 3M and it is holding well. I seriously doubt it will come apart as I have used this in the marine trade with remarkable success. The trick is to flip the bow back up and put a 1/2" bead all the way around on the inside of the window as well as the outside.
Re: Back window coming out
I had been reading all the complaints about the window coming loose but mine stayed tight and intact but one day I noticed just one corner edge coming loose, passenger side top so I really didn't have too much trouble since I didn't have to figure out how to hold it in place. If someone is to do a self repair it is best to catch it right away before the whole thing pops out. My car is a 2006 model that I bought new from the dealer in 2007 and so I've owned it for 7 years and when mine stayed in place, I figured I'd be one of the lucky ones, but that was not to be. The canvas top itself is in great shape so I'm glad I do not have to replace it because I figured the same thing would happen after a few years anyway.
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