I need to re-attach the top of my Solara rear window, and as such, watched many videos. This was by far the best. The process was the cleanest, easiest, and most thorough. I couldn't feel more confident and am ordering the necessary supplies today. Thank you for producing this excellent video!
I performed this repair on a '05. I completely removed the glass from the fabric and cleaned everything very well prior to re-adhering. A full, all around re-glue resulted in a perfect adhesion all around, eliminating any gaps that may leak and eliminating all old adhesive that would fail just like the other. I also supported the interior of the glass with a pair of pillows for support and positioning of the glass. The repair was a 100% success that never leaked and never pulled apart. The 3M product and the clamps shown with the strips to evenly distribute the clamping load are essential. Take your time and you'll have the same success!
It's almost 3:00 am and can't believe I ran across your video. I've been trying to find a solution to my back window detaching for two years now! The cloth top is in excellent condition but the window adhesive is old. I SOooo appreciate this video! When I asked a convertible top repair man about it he said nothing could be done had to to replace it for $1,500.00! I appreciate your help, than you!
@@chaosstudiosdesign5974 I'm about to do this, if you still wanna know how it went reply to my comment so I can find you and I'll tell you how it went, I'm in UK using slightly different products.....
@@EZ-D-FIANThola! A mi por este trabajo en España hace 6 años me cobraron 300€. Este fin de semana lo voy a hacer yo mismo… lo publicaré en mi canal de UA-cam pronto Un saludo
Thank you so much for this excellent video. Local upholstery place wanted nearly $3k to replace my top and take my car for 2-3 weeks - I was never going to do that! With your video, less than $100 in materials and tools, and about an hour of work and I was DONE. I'm only 3 days after the fix, but it looks and seems perfect to me so far. I haven't done a 'water tight' test yet, nor have I put the top down yet, I figure the longer it sits, the safer it will be. But I'm confident. Thanks again for the wonderful detail and video. You made it easy. A COUPLE OF SMALL THINGS that I'd add is that I would wear latex gloves, as I managed to get some of the Window Weld on my fingers and it's a bear to clean up. I also got a small smudge on the blanket that I used on the inside to prop up the window, but I used one that I didn't care about. So, warning to folks that you should use something that could get some goop and might stain...and protect the hands unless you want black fingers for a few days. Heck, with the >$2800 that I saved, I can buy a new blanket and get a pedicure, LOL. Again, thanks SO MUCH!.
Same. I just called local upholstery shop and they said they need to remove the entire top portion and the quote was 2500. They're robbing us. Thanks so much for this video
The calendar tells me that this remark is about a four year old video. This calm, cool and collected DIY production is top shelf. It's the kind of informative info exchange that demonstrates what UA-cam could have been instead of what it has become. It should be required viewing for those that aspire to DIY video production. Thanks.
Wish I had researched this a few months ago. The window was almost completely separated from the top on my 2005 Chrysler Sebring. I opted to buy a new top and installed it myself. I spent around $500 on the project. The top still had a lot of life left in it and I didn't understand why there wasn't a way to re-glue it back in place. Thanks for a well detailed video. I know what to do in the future!
You still got yourself a dot bargain if you only paid 500 and fitted yourself, shame your old roof was good but most people spend 1500 on this repair so you still done yourself a solid....
Great video. Kudos for the detailed and well spoken commentary-it answers many of the questions we would have. Update 10/2021: FINALLY got the time to doing this on my ‘91 Saab conv that needed reattaching inside and out 95% of the circumference. Can’t thank you enough for this quality video. It’s like a good reference book! Primer and window weld work equally well with fabric and glass. Excess of either on glass trims easily with single edge razor blade. Many thanks for this 1-stop shopping tutorial!!
@@dianeharman6376 perfectly. I gave it a bit of slack over the original job and I think it is helping. I think it was to tight originally and caused it to pull loose. It is showing no sign of any problem. I am extremely happy. Thanks.
Thank you. My 2005 CF has been garage stored since I purchased it and only has 33,000 mi. so you can imagine my surprise when I parked it the other day, put the top up and heard a clink sound that was unmistakably glass. Yes the whole glass just fell out and I was heartbroken and in shock. I do believe I can repair it with the help of this video.
I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible 2007 and this summer my window seal pulled away. I called a convertible top repair place and was told cannot be repaired. Offered to schedule replacement of the whole top for $1750. So here I am looking for a DIY. Thanks so much for sharing this video
Looks good, working on a 07 Saturn Sky that was my husband's. Without your video I wouldn't have known where to start. Thank you so much from an amateur, and previously clueless fix-it woman.
Thank you for this excellent demonstration and good camera work. I will be tackling my rear window shortly, and this gives good confidence that it can turn out nice. Others have said that the 3M 08609 works very well for this application. Great results.
Doug Albert .....I called 3 AM regarding the product and how long it takes to dry because I need to do my window into sections. They said this 3M 08609 is not recommended for this type of job. But it does take 24 hours to dry so tomorrow I will be doing the other side and will see how it goes.
Over here in England about to do this job on this car based on your advice, slightly different adhesive its half to get the stuff you used here but I am ready to go, greatful for your advice and will soon tell you how it went, hopefully boast how it went....👍👌👍
You are the absolute best, easy to understand, and factual. I just purchased a used top, frame, and all. The top appeared to be perfect and I think it was. But, the first time I put the top up the rear window separated from the fabric top. SO, I am going to use your method to reglue it in place. THANKS a MILLION for your video. ... Old man and his convertible, FYI it is a 2005 Sebring.
thank you for the video. very helpful. just finished rear window glass reglue on neighbor's pontiac solstice convertible. pleased to report a successful outcome and major cost savings. neighbor reported getting repair quotes from local body shops starting at $1500 to upwards of $3000+ with no guarantee of success. many shops turned down the repair altogether. cost as a DIY repair: clamps (6): $40, primer: $32, windo-weld glue: $30, total $103. labor time: a couple of hours start to finish. definitely worth a shot as DIY project.
One thing I might add is to clean the bonding surfaces with acetone before applying primer if dirt has accumulated . Also I ordered an extra set of suction cups on Amazon as the length of my repair was pretty long. I used flexible paint stir sticks to spread the load as well. Because the top was stretched away from the glass, which caused the seperation in the first place, I made sure the top was all the way up making the old bonding surface on the glass stick up about 1/4" from the new bonded area. Hopefully this will relieve some of the tension. I've had luck putting left over adhesives in the fridge for later use. Will try it with these two components.
Thank you for your video! I have an leakage in my Audi TT Roadster MK2. Was kinda suprised. Its minor, but very anoying. I just ordered the primer and adhesive. Will apply it tomorrow! Thank you very much! Really enjoyed your video!
Awesome video, extremely helpful. Just did the same repair on my 05 Crossfire and the final result is a nearly invisible repair that so far is holding up great!
@@SD-li9g It sure is. There is a corner that I had not glued down that has separated, and the repair next to it is still rock solid. I'll repair it the same way. I'm in Alaska though, so temps are very mild here and your mileage may vary.
Thank you for showing me how to reattach the convertible top to the back window of my Sebring. I looks great and was easy to so. A bit messy, but only cost about $150 CDN for both 3M products.
Fantastic video and the audio instructions are superb! Bravo you're good at this video stuff sir. Definitely going to help me do a quality job on my Chrysler Sebring 2000 convertible. Thank you!!!
So I also have a 2005 SRT-6 Convertible that had the glass fall out. I had a friend help me (and I'm glad I did) as there is one BIG caveat to this procedure that is glossed over because your car didn't have the same issue. In the video your car only had the top part come unglued. Mine on the other hand had both sides and the top come unglued. The big difference is that the glass now sags so that when you prop the window up with pillows the roof line no longer lines up with the glass. If you have a top that needs both the roof and sides re-glued you will need a friend help push the window up into place and hold it there when setting the Clamps. My friend also had to use pliers to pull the top down over the glass when setting the clamps. It became a VERY messy job, VERY quickly.. however, it did work and after LOTS of scraping of excess Urethane, the glass is back in again!
Certainly you did a nice job! I just bought all the stuff and I'm going to do it now. I'll post the results. I will move my top slightly up and prop it, as my canvas is very tightly sprung! Great editing and commentary.
excellent video. i still managed to screw it up though, be sure to push the edge of the canvas flush with the glass. I let the glue ooze out thinking I would scrape if off after it set, but realized too late that the canvas was sticking up too high and didn't match the original job. now i have to cut it out, if possible and try again.
Looks good but probably won't hold very long. Better to have the rear glass piece replaced and probably the whole top. I did. I tried many things to keep repairing my top and glass. Finally ended up replacing it all. But this video is very helpful to do a repair on the glass area. Thankyou for posting it
Does final glueing fix hold when you constantly put down the soft top and pull it back up? In other words, how long ago have you done this fix and has the glass stay perfectly in place?
I spoke to an upholstery place that replaces convertible tops. They’re saying nothing holds the window convertible top in place after two days they fall out! so how well does this product work?
About to tackle this project on my 2010 audi a5 convertible. Dealing with about 2.5 inch separation currently at the left bottom elbow. Hope I can get the back of the power top to relax in a workable position.
great video. just a tip tho. you could put tape along the seam on the canvas so you could go over a little with the glue and not fight to get it off after.
Paul, I too thought that was a good idea as I didn't trust my hands being steady through this process. So, I lined the window with blue painters tape. Smart, right? I caulked my window and had the window weld end up on the taped edge. However, I should have pulled the tape earlier. I left it on until the next day (12+ hours after window weld). The window weld would not come off of the tape without the scrapper blade. So it didn't really help me. This might have worked if I would have pulled the tape earlier but I was worried about losing the contact via the clamps. Oh well. I have to do it again. My window was detached 3/4 of the way when I did it the first time. When I went for a drive to see if it would stay attached the remaining 1/4 that was Chrysler glued came undone. I am going to tape it and try to pull it off earlier and then place the clamps. Keep you posted.
To anyone in California, we can't get the primer here. I tried buying it from several sites and it wasn't until I went to my local O'Reilly's they told me it was unavailable in California. I simply had it shipped to my friend in Oregon and had him ship it to me. Going to be trying this very soon on my 99 Miata.
@@mr.unknown2595 no not really. I left a bit undone and slowly it’s been undoing from that same point. Doesn’t help that the miata pivot point for the top is at that exact crease. Also doesn’t help that it bakes in the sun all day. Depending on your top and location I’d still give it a shot, even only lasting for 2 years is cheaper than replacing the top
This video is very informative. On a 1997-2004 Corvette C5 convertible, if the entire window has unglued, do I start with the top? Let it dry, then get the sides and bottom? or do the entire window and let the backpressure of the pillows hold the sides and bottom in place? Will I need more than 6 clamps if I do the entire window at one time? These run from $45-$70 for 6 of them depending upon where they are bought. Whichever, the project is still far less than a $3000.00 new top and the trouble of the installation.
This is super helpful! I am going to try this next weekend myself. Do you by chance have links to the items used in the video? I'm not an avid DIYer, I'm just praying this gets the job done so I don't have to buy a new convertible top. 🙏
Meant to ask previously. Did you do this job with the top closed or open? Most vids i've seen have the top open to make it easier to work with the material. Thanks.
The problem I'm having is the canvas seems to have shrunk and I don't know how to stretch it to reach the glass? Otherwise your process looks pretty easy. My glass at the top and the bottom. The top canvas connects easily with the glass where is the bottom is one or two inches short? Don't know how to glue it when I can't get it to reach?
Two kinds to choose from I found on Amazon for those looking for this info C.R. LAURENCE SC6 CRL Suck-N-Clamp Six-Pack RE006 Sealey Suction Clamp Set 6pc
Boss Hoss good question that's what I want to know but I need to pull down the top and I wish I can find some staff to make the top material a little flexible does anybody has info. about it? please let me know.
Great Video! I do have a question about attaching a plastic window to my old canvas top. I can't figure out how to hold it in while the adhesive dries. The clamps won't work b/c there is nothing to support them since the window is not in yet. Have you had any experience with plastic window reattachements. THanks!
"Pay thousands for a new top"? Mine was $680 from BAS and took 90 minutes to install. :) I mean, great video. But there are ways to get around the $2300 I was quoted for a new top.
I notice you said you’re supposed to leave some old residue on the glass. I accidentally cleaned in completely, does anyone know if this will cause it not to seal right? Too smooth of a surface with nothing to grab/bind?
Can you tell me if this process lasted? I've tried the 3m tape, 3 times and the top of the window pulled apart. I don't want to invest that much more money if it won't last. Thanks
Where do I buy the clamps and what is the entire 3m adhesive system you are using? We need this for our convertible. Our top is pristine since it’s been in the garage but seals are rotting.
I recommend doing it in sections, and starting opposite the side that is currently intact. That way you ensure that your fabric will fit well across the full width of the glass. If the area that is intact is very small (only a few inches), you may have to extend that area with the new glue before you jump over to the other side. Being patient and going slow is the key to not making a mess out of it.
@@bigbluebox6597 3/4 of my Chrysler Crossfire window was detached. I fixed the 3/4 with the 3M Primer and 3M Window Weld. The 1/4 that was still factory attached seemed to keep the entire window in a good position to reattach the 3/4. However, within a few weeks after driving the car in the Atlanta heat the factory attached 1/4 now became detached. I was very disappointed. I had to buy all of the 3M products again. I still think that it would be a difficult project if it was entirely detached. This is just an FYI.....keep the faith.
I should have said in the previous post that fixing 3/4 of the window and then the 1/4 at separate instances is still better than the $3,000/$4,000 that I was quoted at the car repair shop for a total replacement. Just remember if you are buying a convertible you are going to repair the back window at some point. Why wouldn't the manufacturers stitch this into a pocket 3/4 around the window and glue it? This fella did an excellent job on the video.
There's one thing to successfully re-glue it, but how long did it last putting down and taking up your convertible over 100x in a year? How long as the work lasted?
Best video on reglueing convertible top . Great detail from someone that has thought this out and properly prepped . No stupid music .
This is the best video on UA-cam to show how to glue the canvas to the window. Great step by step instructions! Thanks.
I need to re-attach the top of my Solara rear window, and as such, watched many videos. This was by far the best. The process was the cleanest, easiest, and most thorough. I couldn't feel more confident and am ordering the necessary supplies today. Thank you for producing this excellent video!
I performed this repair on a '05. I completely removed the glass from the fabric and cleaned everything very well prior to re-adhering. A full, all around re-glue resulted in a perfect adhesion all around, eliminating any gaps that may leak and eliminating all old adhesive that would fail just like the other. I also supported the interior of the glass with a pair of pillows for support and positioning of the glass. The repair was a 100% success that never leaked and never pulled apart. The 3M product and the clamps shown with the strips to evenly distribute the clamping load are essential. Take your time and you'll have the same success!
It's almost 3:00 am and can't believe I ran across your video. I've been trying to find a solution to my back window detaching for two years now! The cloth top is in excellent condition but the window adhesive is old. I SOooo appreciate this video! When I asked a convertible top repair man about it he said nothing could be done had to to replace it for $1,500.00! I appreciate your help, than you!
Could you post how it went? I need to do the same!!
Yea I have a customer who got a £1500 quote for this too, I'm about to do the job today using this glue technique, very helpful....
@@chaosstudiosdesign5974 I'm about to do this, if you still wanna know how it went reply to my comment so I can find you and I'll tell you how it went, I'm in UK using slightly different products.....
@@EZ-D-FIANThola! A mi por este trabajo en España hace 6 años me cobraron 300€. Este fin de semana lo voy a hacer yo mismo… lo publicaré en mi canal de UA-cam pronto
Un saludo
Thank you so much for this excellent video. Local upholstery place wanted nearly $3k to replace my top and take my car for 2-3 weeks - I was never going to do that! With your video, less than $100 in materials and tools, and about an hour of work and I was DONE. I'm only 3 days after the fix, but it looks and seems perfect to me so far. I haven't done a 'water tight' test yet, nor have I put the top down yet, I figure the longer it sits, the safer it will be. But I'm confident. Thanks again for the wonderful detail and video. You made it easy. A COUPLE OF SMALL THINGS that I'd add is that I would wear latex gloves, as I managed to get some of the Window Weld on my fingers and it's a bear to clean up. I also got a small smudge on the blanket that I used on the inside to prop up the window, but I used one that I didn't care about. So, warning to folks that you should use something that could get some goop and might stain...and protect the hands unless you want black fingers for a few days. Heck, with the >$2800 that I saved, I can buy a new blanket and get a pedicure, LOL. Again, thanks SO MUCH!.
Year later update?
Does your repair job actually hold after you take the top down and put it back up 50x?
Same. I just called local upholstery shop and they said they need to remove the entire top portion and the quote was 2500. They're robbing us. Thanks so much for this video
The calendar tells me that this remark is about a four year old video.
This calm, cool and collected DIY production is top shelf. It's the kind of informative info exchange that demonstrates what UA-cam could have been instead of what it has become. It should be required viewing for those that aspire to DIY video production.
Thanks.
Wish I had researched this a few months ago. The window was almost completely separated from the top on my 2005 Chrysler Sebring. I opted to buy a new top and installed it myself. I spent around $500 on the project. The top still had a lot of life left in it and I didn't understand why there wasn't a way to re-glue it back in place. Thanks for a well detailed video. I know what to do in the future!
You still got yourself a dot bargain if you only paid 500 and fitted yourself, shame your old roof was good but most people spend 1500 on this repair so you still done yourself a solid....
Great video. Kudos for the detailed and well spoken commentary-it answers many of the questions we would have.
Update 10/2021: FINALLY got the time to doing this on my ‘91 Saab conv that needed reattaching inside and out 95% of the circumference. Can’t thank you enough for this quality video. It’s like a good reference book! Primer and window weld work equally well with fabric and glass. Excess of either on glass trims easily with single edge razor blade. Many thanks for this 1-stop shopping tutorial!!
I just finished gluing my window back on my Toyota Solara. Done for less than $100 dollars using the products you recommended. Thanks for your help.
How is it holding up? I am looking to fix my 2006 Solara. I just noticed my windows was separated yesterday. 😢
@@dianeharman6376 perfectly. I gave it a bit of slack over the original job and I think it is helping. I think it was to tight originally and caused it to pull loose. It is showing no sign of any problem. I am extremely happy. Thanks.
@@bobcat409 I just ordered the products and praying for no rain until I can get it fixed. Did you drive the car during the curing phase?
@@dianeharman6376 No. It sat in the garage. No sun, no rain, no movement. I wanted to give it the best chance to work.
@@bobcat409long wait but is it still holding up? Also how long did u wait to drive it a week?
thanks for this video. you have a gift for these kinds of tutorials. you saved me a lot of money at a time where i really needed the help, thank you.
Thank you. My 2005 CF has been garage stored since I purchased it and only has 33,000 mi. so you can imagine my surprise when I parked it the other day, put the top up and heard a clink sound that was unmistakably glass. Yes the whole glass just fell out and I was heartbroken and in shock. I do believe I can repair it with the help of this video.
Thank you 🙏🏾 . This video is still serving humanity. Made my Mitsubishi Eclipse look like a car again.
I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible 2007 and this summer my window seal pulled away. I called a convertible top repair place and was told cannot be repaired. Offered to schedule replacement of the whole top for $1750. So here I am looking for a DIY. Thanks so much for sharing this video
Looks good, working on a 07 Saturn Sky that was my husband's. Without your video I wouldn't have known where to start. Thank you so much from an amateur, and previously clueless fix-it woman.
Thank you for this excellent demonstration and good camera work. I will be tackling my rear window shortly, and this gives good confidence that it can turn out nice. Others have said that the 3M 08609 works very well for this application. Great results.
Doug Albert .....I called 3 AM regarding the product and how long it takes to dry because I need to do my window into sections. They said this 3M 08609 is not recommended for this type of job. But it does take 24 hours to dry so tomorrow I will be doing the other side and will see how it goes.
This is the best video ever! Now I will fix my Mercedes CLK back window. Save me a lot of money. Thank you so much and you did a great job!
Over here in England about to do this job on this car based on your advice, slightly different adhesive its half to get the stuff you used here but I am ready to go, greatful for your advice and will soon tell you how it went, hopefully boast how it went....👍👌👍
Thanks for the tutorial. My window came unglued last week, so your info will be very helpful!
Excellent video. It's giving me the courage to tackle resealing the convertible window to the fabric top on my 2008 Audi A4 Quatro. Thanks.
You are the absolute best, easy to understand, and factual. I just purchased a used top, frame, and all. The top appeared to be perfect and I think it was. But, the first time I put the top up the rear window separated from the fabric top. SO, I am going to use your method to reglue it in place. THANKS a MILLION for your video. ... Old man and his convertible, FYI it is a 2005 Sebring.
How did it end? Did u have succes?
thank you for the video. very helpful. just finished rear window glass reglue on neighbor's pontiac solstice convertible. pleased to report a successful outcome and major cost savings. neighbor reported getting repair quotes from local body shops starting at $1500 to upwards of $3000+ with no guarantee of success. many shops turned down the repair altogether. cost as a DIY repair: clamps (6): $40, primer: $32, windo-weld glue: $30, total $103. labor time: a couple of hours start to finish. definitely worth a shot as DIY project.
DO the clamps have a specific name?
One thing I might add is to clean the bonding surfaces with acetone before applying primer if dirt has accumulated . Also I ordered an extra set of suction cups on Amazon as the length of my repair was pretty long.
I used flexible paint stir sticks to spread the load as well.
Because the top was stretched away from the glass, which caused the seperation in the first place, I made sure the top was all the way up making the old bonding surface on the glass stick up about 1/4" from the new bonded area. Hopefully this will relieve some of the tension.
I've had luck putting left over adhesives in the fridge for later use. Will try it with these two components.
Great presentation. Well thought out with attention to details that make it a perfect job.
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Thank you for your video! I have an leakage in my Audi TT Roadster MK2. Was kinda suprised. Its minor, but very anoying. I just ordered the primer and adhesive. Will apply it tomorrow! Thank you very much! Really enjoyed your video!
Thank you for the excellent presentation and detailed guide. I'm doing this job myself this weekend and feel very prepared going in.
Great video, so easy to follow. Nice voice too. Thanks a million!
Thank you so much!!!! I don’t even change my oil and I was able to fix my rear window on my convertible. Super easy!!!!
Awesome video, extremely helpful. Just did the same repair on my 05 Crossfire and the final result is a nearly invisible repair that so far is holding up great!
Still great ?
@@SD-li9g It sure is. There is a corner that I had not glued down that has separated, and the repair next to it is still rock solid. I'll repair it the same way. I'm in Alaska though, so temps are very mild here and your mileage may vary.
Thank you for showing me how to reattach the convertible top to the back window of my Sebring. I looks great and was easy to so. A bit messy, but only cost about $150 CDN for both 3M products.
Thank you for taking the time to produce this very helpful repair video!
Fantastic video and the audio instructions are superb!
Bravo you're good at this video stuff sir. Definitely going to help me do a quality job on my Chrysler Sebring 2000 convertible. Thank you!!!
I have to do this for my Honda S2000 this weekend. Seems easy and thanks for the 3m recs. The primer step is new to me
Very good repair done. Next time try using masking tape to avoid unwanted surfaces getting the glue. Where can I buy those clamps.?
So I also have a 2005 SRT-6 Convertible that had the glass fall out. I had a friend help me (and I'm glad I did) as there is one BIG caveat to this procedure that is glossed over because your car didn't have the same issue. In the video your car only had the top part come unglued. Mine on the other hand had both sides and the top come unglued. The big difference is that the glass now sags so that when you prop the window up with pillows the roof line no longer lines up with the glass. If you have a top that needs both the roof and sides re-glued you will need a friend help push the window up into place and hold it there when setting the Clamps. My friend also had to use pliers to pull the top down over the glass when setting the clamps. It became a VERY messy job, VERY quickly.. however, it did work and after LOTS of scraping of excess Urethane, the glass is back in again!
Certainly you did a nice job! I just bought all the stuff and I'm going to do it now. I'll post the results. I will move my top slightly up and prop it, as my canvas is very tightly sprung! Great editing and commentary.
How did it end up turning out? I am about to do this myself
@@jaylanespinoza4173 how did it go?
@@SD-li9g LMAO still waiting Doug
Great video! Exactly what I needed for my daughters A5 convertible!
Really appreciate you taking the time to show us this. Very helpful!
excellent video. i still managed to screw it up though, be sure to push the edge of the canvas flush with the glass. I let the glue ooze out thinking I would scrape if off after it set, but realized too late that the canvas was sticking up too high and didn't match the original job.
now i have to cut it out, if possible and try again.
Not bad. Saving your videos! I'll watch it again.
Can your share a link of where to get the products that you used please. Thanks
Very helpful video, I have convertible mustang 05 that needs this done. To me, this is the best way to repair it.
Did you get to fix the Mustang top?
all those negative feed backs are pure haters,,,,, great job thanks for the demonstration... will be doing this soon
Awesome step by step instructions! You Rock!!! Thank you!!!
Looks good but probably won't hold very long. Better to have the rear glass piece replaced and probably the whole top. I did. I tried many things to keep repairing my top and glass. Finally ended up replacing it all. But this video is very helpful to do a repair on the glass area. Thankyou for posting it
Does final glueing fix hold when you constantly put down the soft top and pull it back up? In other words, how long ago have you done this fix and has the glass stay perfectly in place?
This is a really done and informative video. Really well done.
Copying your exact procedure now for my Audi S5. Thanks for everything!!
How'd it go?
Extremely useful video already ordered adhesive thanks so much excellent video
I spoke to an upholstery place that replaces convertible tops. They’re saying nothing holds the window convertible top in place after two days they fall out! so how well does this product work?
About to tackle this project on my 2010 audi a5 convertible. Dealing with about 2.5 inch separation currently at the left bottom elbow. Hope I can get the back of the power top to relax in a workable position.
Excellent demo. Only the necessary dialog, well done. Thanks for sharing and saving us all $$$. What is the brand of clamps being used?
They're Sealeys; they come 6 to a set for about $50.
great video. just a tip tho. you could put tape along the seam on the canvas so you could go over a little with the glue and not fight to get it off after.
Paul, I too thought that was a good idea as I didn't trust my hands being steady through this process. So, I lined the window with blue painters tape. Smart, right? I caulked my window and had the window weld end up on the taped edge. However, I should have pulled the tape earlier. I left it on until the next day (12+ hours after window weld). The window weld would not come off of the tape without the scrapper blade. So it didn't really help me. This might have worked if I would have pulled the tape earlier but I was worried about losing the contact via the clamps. Oh well. I have to do it again. My window was detached 3/4 of the way when I did it the first time. When I went for a drive to see if it would stay attached the remaining 1/4 that was Chrysler glued came undone. I am going to tape it and try to pull it off earlier and then place the clamps. Keep you posted.
3am here in Iowa watching your video
To anyone in California, we can't get the primer here. I tried buying it from several sites and it wasn't until I went to my local O'Reilly's they told me it was unavailable in California. I simply had it shipped to my friend in Oregon and had him ship it to me. Going to be trying this very soon on my 99 Miata.
Something must have changed. I just ordered it on Amazon and had no problem. Nowhere did it say that it was unavailable in CA.
@@ApartmentKing66 good to know, thanks!
Is it still in good condition??
@@mr.unknown2595 no not really. I left a bit undone and slowly it’s been undoing from that same point. Doesn’t help that the miata pivot point for the top is at that exact crease. Also doesn’t help that it bakes in the sun all day. Depending on your top and location I’d still give it a shot, even only lasting for 2 years is cheaper than replacing the top
Thank you so much for this! Well done
You just saved me 7k for a new top for my 2010 Audi A5!
Thank you now I know I can fix my top. You ROCK !
This video is very informative. On a 1997-2004 Corvette C5 convertible, if the entire window has unglued, do I start with the top? Let it dry, then get the sides and bottom? or do the entire window and let the backpressure of the pillows hold the sides and bottom in place? Will I need more than 6 clamps if I do the entire window at one time? These run from $45-$70 for 6 of them depending upon where they are bought. Whichever, the project is still far less than a $3000.00 new top and the trouble of the installation.
Wonderful video!!! I need to do my converible beetle. How is it holding up? No one is commenting on how it turned out.
great detail. I have a Miata, so it is not exactly the same, but this is great info, thanks
This was sooo very helpful. Thank you soooo much!
Very easy,step by step.Thank you,Ethan you.
Thanks Bro-Great job and now I believe I could do a repair.
I'm glad you're giving it a shot!
Great job with the presentation. Will try ir. Please share how it has held up so fat.
Thank you. This is a huge help
Well done, great video which gives me confidence that I can now approach my wife's car. Just one question, where did you get the clamps?
He said ebay. I found them on Amazon
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video ! I'm hoping this'll do the trick for my car!
This is super helpful! I am going to try this next weekend myself. Do you by chance have links to the items used in the video? I'm not an avid DIYer, I'm just praying this gets the job done so I don't have to buy a new convertible top. 🙏
Very good tutorial. Subscribed
Great video. will 1 ounce of primer work
Nice job, its been over a year, hows it holding up?
Where did you find the blue clamps?
@@mannyrosado9887 Sealey RE006 6pc Suction Clamp Set, Blue Amason, look everywhere too, Ebay, web search etc.
Meant to ask previously. Did you do this job with the top closed or open? Most vids i've
seen have the top open to make it easier to work with the material. Thanks.
The top was slightly open to take some tension out of it.
@@bigbluebox6597 This is really good to know.
The problem I'm having is the canvas seems to have shrunk and I don't know how to stretch it to reach the glass? Otherwise your process looks pretty easy. My glass at the top and the bottom.
The top canvas connects easily with the glass where is the bottom is one or two inches short? Don't know how to glue it when I can't get it to reach?
It would be nice if you would have added information concerning the window clamps such as a Part Number or where to obtain them.
3 words am A Zon
Two kinds to choose from I found on Amazon for those looking for this info
C.R. LAURENCE SC6 CRL Suck-N-Clamp Six-Pack
RE006 Sealey Suction Clamp Set 6pc
@@BretANewmanI would bet they are the same. The pics will tell you. It doesn't really matter the brand. Just look for the design concept.
Boss Hoss good question that's what I want to know but I need to pull down the top and I wish I can find some staff to make the top material a little flexible does anybody has info. about it? please let me know.
Great Video! I do have a question about attaching a plastic window to my old canvas top. I can't figure out how to hold it in while the adhesive dries. The clamps won't work b/c there is nothing to support them since the window is not in yet. Have you had any experience with plastic window reattachements. THanks!
"Pay thousands for a new top"? Mine was $680 from BAS and took 90 minutes to install. :)
I mean, great video. But there are ways to get around the $2300 I was quoted for a new top.
BAS?
Nice job ~ great video! Thanks!
Outstanding. I now have the confidence to attack my wife’s A5
Go for it! Not a difficult job and so very satisfying.
Awesome video! Very informative! If I might ask where did you get the suction clamps?
Is your window repair still holding up?
Amazing Goop Automotive works great also!!
I notice you said you’re supposed to leave some old residue on the glass. I accidentally cleaned in completely, does anyone know if this will cause it not to seal right? Too smooth of a surface with nothing to grab/bind?
Can you tell me if this process lasted? I've tried the 3m tape, 3 times and the top of the window pulled apart. I don't want to invest that much more money if it won't last. Thanks
Very nice. Where can I but the clamps
Hi would you please wtite down the source for the clamps and the 3M glue
How many inches is the wood block you are using in thickness because my repair is going to be like that last part that you're doing on the side?
And will this adhesive work on a tan top?
Where can one purchase the clamps you were using?
Where do I buy the clamps and what is the entire 3m adhesive system you are using? We need this for our convertible. Our top is pristine since it’s been in the garage but seals are rotting.
Great vid.
Where can I get the special suction cups and 3M stuff?
To date has it still help up without letting go? Have you run it through a carwash yet? Great Video.
I heard you are not supposed to run a soft top threw a car wash.
Can you still use the convertible top?
Please tell me big blue box a year on is it still stuck there..or did it come lose again.. thanks for insight fella ....
My glass is off except for one small section. Should I glue in sections, or the whole window at once?
I recommend doing it in sections, and starting opposite the side that is currently intact. That way you ensure that your fabric will fit well across the full width of the glass. If the area that is intact is very small (only a few inches), you may have to extend that area with the new glue before you jump over to the other side. Being patient and going slow is the key to not making a mess out of it.
@@bigbluebox6597 3/4 of my Chrysler Crossfire window was detached. I fixed the 3/4 with the 3M Primer and 3M Window Weld. The 1/4 that was still factory attached seemed to keep the entire window in a good position to reattach the 3/4. However, within a few weeks after driving the car in the Atlanta heat the factory attached 1/4 now became detached. I was very disappointed. I had to buy all of the 3M products again. I still think that it would be a difficult project if it was entirely detached. This is just an FYI.....keep the faith.
I should have said in the previous post that fixing 3/4 of the window and then the 1/4 at separate instances is still better than the $3,000/$4,000 that I was quoted at the car repair shop for a total replacement. Just remember if you are buying a convertible you are going to repair the back window at some point. Why wouldn't the manufacturers stitch this into a pocket 3/4 around the window and glue it? This fella did an excellent job on the video.
Where you got the suction cups???
Hi there.
Where can I find the blue tool's and how do you say it?
Thanks
Is there a link to the products shown here?
What’s the link to but the accessories?
There's one thing to successfully re-glue it, but how long did it last putting down and taking up your convertible over 100x in a year? How long as the work lasted?