Not sure if you are still monitoring this or not. My glass just fell out and going to give this repair a shot the same way, same ahesive. Do you still have the car? Did the adhesive bond ever fail?
Thanks, I have a hard top for mine too but when summer rolls around here in Colorado, I'd really like to use the soft on those nice days. I think I might get a friend to help me position the glass and place a thick bead of the adhesive around the whole thing and do it all at once instead of 1/2 at a time like you did. Like you said, beats spending $600 on a new top and two days installing it myself or spending $1000 to have a pro put it on. Worth a shot. Appreciate the reply.
I have not been to one since installing the coil overs yet. From my own spirited driving though I can tell you they are a HUGE improvement. Should make a big difference when I finally get a weekend when I can go to another event.
Also, how much glue was left over? I’m thinking of using the same glue to install the metal ring, AND the glass. Suppose I’ll have enough glue? Thanks!
You probably would have enough to do both. I would also say be liberal with your glass application. I did end up with a leak. You can always scrape extra off.
@@IlesStellae Yes I gave it time between doing each side so it had time to cure. I did not use enough of the glue though and had some separation that let water in. I came back and caulked the edge with the sealant and that was perfect. Holding up really well.
Happened to me to on my 2000 spyder. Took it to a shop that said the whole top had to be replaced and that the total cost would be around 2kUSD. I ended up buying a cloth top with window supports for $600 and installing it myself in a weekend.
How is the windowweld glue holding up? Have any leaks appeared? And thanks for making the video. My spyder did the exact same thing on Thursday this week!
Great Video, very helpful!!! Thank You!!!
Can you let me know where you ordered the blue suction cups ? Thanks
Well done. I hope I get my hardtop before this happens to me I don't think I could fix it like you did
BEAUTIFUL VIDEO ! thank you for this !
Hi. Can you please mention the details of the adhesives used. Thank you
Not sure if you are still monitoring this or not. My glass just fell out and going to give this repair a shot the same way, same ahesive. Do you still have the car? Did the adhesive bond ever fail?
The glass was great as long as I had it. The person after me replaced the top with a hard top. So not sure on long term.
Thanks, I have a hard top for mine too but when summer rolls around here in Colorado, I'd really like to use the soft on those nice days. I think I might get a friend to help me position the glass and place a thick bead of the adhesive around the whole thing and do it all at once instead of 1/2 at a time like you did. Like you said, beats spending $600 on a new top and two days installing it myself or spending $1000 to have a pro put it on. Worth a shot. Appreciate the reply.
May I have the link to the suction tools as no idea where to find them but they looks very helpful, thanks.
This is the product I used. RE006 Sealey Suction Clamp Set 6pc
@@StarkReality Just found them on amazon, thanks a lot!!!
OMG this just happened to my 2002, literally 2weeks ago! 110 degree weather, after work came out to the exact same situation.
Do you still do autocross with the Spyder? Wondering how's the new bc coilovers help with the autocross event
I have not been to one since installing the coil overs yet. From my own spirited driving though I can tell you they are a HUGE improvement. Should make a big difference when I finally get a weekend when I can go to another event.
Also, how much glue was left over? I’m thinking of using the same glue to install the metal ring, AND the glass. Suppose I’ll have enough glue? Thanks!
You probably would have enough to do both. I would also say be liberal with your glass application. I did end up with a leak. You can always scrape extra off.
Hello! i recently saw your video of your MR2 crash, but prior to the crash have you had any issues after fixing your rear window? Thank you!
And did you let it cure over night on one side then did the other side and let it cure, making it a two over night process?
@@IlesStellae Yes I gave it time between doing each side so it had time to cure. I did not use enough of the glue though and had some separation that let water in. I came back and caulked the edge with the sealant and that was perfect. Holding up really well.
StarkReality Thank you for letting me know sir!
Happened to me to on my 2000 spyder. Took it to a shop that said the whole top had to be replaced and that the total cost would be around 2kUSD. I ended up buying a cloth top with window supports for $600 and installing it myself in a weekend.
At least you got a new top out of it.
How is the windowweld glue holding up? Have any leaks appeared? And thanks for making the video. My spyder did the exact same thing on Thursday this week!
I did have a leak. I went back and used more of the adhesive to seal it up around the edges.
Happen to my today, thanks for the video, did you fix the leak?
I had to come back and add more sealant after what was seen in this video. After that no problems at all.
Can you contact me in regards to having you fix my car?
Thanks for watching but this is just a hobby for me. I don’t do work on others cars.
Mine fell apart exactly like this
Not the hardest repair. Use a lot of the glue when you do it so you don't get any leaks.