how to install convertible class
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how to install convertible glass
The glass in my vert is comming out. What type of glue is used to secure it back in and how did you do it??
thanks Sonnie.
thanks Sonnie.
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okay, now that were back on glass
No fix will fix it. I'll say it again, No fix will fix it but a new top. Some people will post that they have used 3m tape, silicon, JB weld, wrigleys gum, whatever..nothing will work permently. New tops are about $1200 installed. Have a nice day.
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Well I used black urethane 7 months ago and still no problems, so there is a fix to this!! and it only cost 5 dollars not 1200. But thanks anyway.
I would not recommend using the black urethane on anything else then a black top
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I reglued mine I have had it fixed for over a year. I think it was Gorilla Glue. I used something to press on the glass from the inside and left it that was for the weekend. A year may not be permently fixed but it was only $4.00
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I think this is the best post on how to refix the window. No idea how well the repair held up but I'd certainly give it a try before I shelled out for a new top
Best of luck
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1766844
Best of luck
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1766844
Last edited by DeeGee; Jan 20, 2008 at 02:48 AM.
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I just put a pillow under the window to press it into the top and didn't use the window suction devices, either. Real easy and cheap.
Good luck.
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Many members have done this 'fix' - I've never seen a post from them it failed
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I used the rhino glue method. At first I had a couple of problems with it after a month but I took off the old glue, cleaned up the areas really good. Now its been 4-5 months with no problems and no leaks. Its really worth the effort and takes about an hour to do properly go to www.rhinoglue.com I paid for the $17.00 bottle and still have enough left to do it again.
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