My rear window has now seperated almost halfway across. The 3M window weld didn't even hold it one day in this heat....

 

Char I think the problem is that the clear glass window is rejecting the BLACK car!

Ok, sorry yer top is jacked. Check out Kim's post if you are looking for a NEW top. If it were me I'd just look for a roadster with a good top AND a different color!

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Hey Char .....relax a minute, hopefully your top is in reasonably good shape other then this window situation, and if it is, do we assume that you followed the instructions on tighed1s post regarding the reglueing procedure? I had my window coming apart in Jan 2010, and followed his instructions, and it's still holding like new after many raisings and lowerings. I do keep my car garaged and out of the sun as much as possible when not in use, and this might have somewhat to do about the success. I did add to his procedure in that I applied the 3M window weld with a small soldering brush and worked the "stuff" into the area where it is still attached, with a small bladed screw driver. The window should be cleaned of any old glue and then wiped with alcohol or acetone (carefully) and the top area (where glued) should be cleaned as best as possible. Don't use solvents on the material, just pick or litely scrape.
The glueing should be done when the top is slacked slightly. Release the locking handle and push it up like lowering the top, but don't activate the top down button. This should give you enuff slack to work with. Utilizing this "slack" will allow you to get the glue applied adequately. Apply the "glue" with the brush fairly liberally and carefully, realizing that the stuff is nasty, and can be messy..then work the glue into the area where the window is still holding with the screw driver.
After glueing, pull the top latch down and secure it. This will tighten the material to the glass. If you need to, stuff something behind the window to support the glass, but be careful it doesn't contact any glue on back of the window, or it will stick and be a pain in the a$$ to get out. After completing this part, leave it set up for 24 to 36hrs. Don't drive the car, or lower the top. Any glue that is sticking out of the seam (over glue) can be carefully removed with a single edge razor blade AFTER it sets up! Don't try to clean it up while still wet, it'll get all over and be more difficult to clean. After the glue sets up, loosen the top latch again, and check your work. Try not to leave the top down for a while when not is use. Whenever I put it away overnite or for a couple of days, I put the top up.
One other thing.... the car should be protected from the sun while doing all this till the glue is set, so a garage is the best place. Try it again .... and good luck ....any ???s PM me.

A very happy BLACK roadster owner .... Howard

EDIT: It's very hard to just get rid of something that's in good shape, that with a little care can be saved.

 

NICE Howard!

Mind if I include your write up in my original post?

 

I followed the directions... I think it just can't hold on in this 105 plus heat we are having here in Texas. She is garage kept as well.

Right now I'm weighing my options... I have an auto apholstery place that will use the fabric and waiting on info from Kimpossible. also found on eBay a used top. Not sure if I want to go there, bit so far its cheap...

And it has to ne ready by Sept. 11.

 

Sure .... go for it! I just can't understand the problem with Char's car, yet I'm sure it has somewhat something to do with the Southern heat, but that 3M Window Weld is the stuff to go with. It is great for the repair. If she has an upholstery shop that will work with her, I wonder if it would be possible to have them reglue the window using the 3M, AND then sew the window into a type of pocket, like it should have been done originally?

EDIT: By the way ... did they ever make a sticky out of your procedure?

 

I was at an Auto Max in S Houston yesterday. They had a Roadster with the window laying flat on that back panel behind the seats. I don't think it was like that when they parked the car. Were talking scorching heat down here.

 

I have a used top I recently purchased on Ebay has 1 very tiny rub mark on stiches and is missing clip for rear defroster which can be removed from old window, other then that it looks like new. If you need it send me info in email. I have never sold anything, not sure how to echange money or shipping, would need to talk

 

There is a top on ebay right now current bid is only 225.00 thats a steal. I couldn,t figure out how to send link sorry, just search chrysler convertible top, Good Luck

 

Someone just scored on it for $292.
Dang it!

 

Oh missed out on that one... roctech, Ill PM you....

 

Not my procedure. They sticky'd a related thread where I posted a link to my actual fix. Actual fix is in link below.

ACTUAL <-sticky me?
I included a link to your detailed write up at that location.

The sticky'd link is here LINK

Not sure if the Mods wanta move the sticky to the 1st link or not.

Either way folks are sure to run into the fix. That's want we want!