window seperating from convertible top
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window seperating from convertible top
This morning during a rain storm my rear window in my 2000 convertible suddenly came loose allowing rain to enter. It looks as if they are glued in. Local dealership say no repair is possible but must replace the whole top. Seems like a waste since the top is perfect. Any info would be appreciated.Ed.
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This morning during a rain storm my rear window in my 2000 convertible suddenly came loose allowing rain to enter. It looks as if they are glued in. Local dealership say no repair is possible but must replace the whole top. Seems like a waste since the top is perfect. Any info would be appreciated.Ed.
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This morning during a rain storm my rear window in my 2000 convertible suddenly came loose allowing rain to enter. It looks as if they are glued in. Local dealership say no repair is possible but must replace the whole top. Seems like a waste since the top is perfect. Any info would be appreciated.Ed.
...the rear glass on my '95 was also heat sealed from the factory and came out right as I was buying it
... and I had it fixed 6 years ago and its still doing great...They used some kind of black silicone and it worked great...you just have to find the right place...
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I have the same problem with my 2000 convertible top. I glued it back together with a glue suggested by a forum member and it stayed together for about three weeks before seperating again. My top is in excellent condition so I can't see having to purchase a new top. There has to be something out there to hold it together. My car has been under cover and in my garage for the last few months but when I get it back out around spring, I'll search again for something else. Maybe the black silicone mentioned.
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This morning during a rain storm my rear window in my 2000 convertible suddenly came loose allowing rain to enter. It looks as if they are glued in. Local dealership say no repair is possible but must replace the whole top. Seems like a waste since the top is perfect. Any info would be appreciated.Ed.
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I have the same problem with my 2000 convertible top. I glued it back together with a glue suggested by a forum member and it stayed together for about three weeks before seperating again. My top is in excellent condition so I can't see having to purchase a new top. There has to be something out there to hold it together. My car has been under cover and in my garage for the last few months but when I get it back out around spring, I'll search again for something else. Maybe the black silicone mentioned.
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window fixed?!
Took the advice using black RTV silicone and the window seem to be held in real well! Only time will tell if it will last but I took my time and it came out perfect, can't see any silicone. Thanks to everyone for your help!:
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Someone suggested Gorilla Glue a while back but they never came back to tell if it worked. Whoever makes these has to use some form of glue so once someone figures out what that is.....problem cured.
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Originally Posted by fastej
This morning during a rain storm my rear window in my 2000 convertible suddenly came loose allowing rain to enter. It looks as if they are glued in. Local dealership say no repair is possible but must replace the whole top. Seems like a waste since the top is perfect. Any info would be appreciated.Ed.
Umm, why is that?
Originally Posted by fastej
This morning during a rain storm my rear window in my 2000 convertible suddenly came loose allowing rain to enter. It looks as if they are glued in. Local dealership say no repair is possible but must replace the whole top. Seems like a waste since the top is perfect. Any info would be appreciated.Ed.
Umm, why is that?
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This morning during a rain storm my rear window in my 2000 convertible suddenly came loose allowing rain to enter. It looks as if they are glued in. Local dealership say no repair is possible but must replace the whole top. Seems like a waste since the top is perfect. Any info would be appreciated.Ed.
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What brand of silicone did you use?
Just curious, what brand of silicone did you use? How is it holding up? I have a C4 that the rear window got smashed. The top is like new so I hate to replace the whole top. I found a used rear window from Contemporary Corvette’s in Pennsylvania for $100. I also remember seeing an article somewhere on how to do this repair but now that I need this info I can’t recall where I seen it.
