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I have an 01 C5 Convertible. The back window "popped out" the day I was putting it away for the winter. From searching around, it doesn't sound like many have had success regluing the window into place. I live in West Michigan, anyone have recommendations in the area for repairing/replacing. Prefer not to use the Stealership. Thanks
Quite a few have had success with regluing the windows. It is not a permanent fix but can get a few extra years out of a top.
On my '99, I reglued mine (in 2011 or so) with Rhino Glue and it lasted for another couple of years before working loose again. At that point I was ready to replace the top - ordered a quality top online and had it installed at a Corvette specialty shop (although most good auto upholstery or body shops should be able to do it).
Just watch out for getting "snake bit." There are sharp pointed screws on the top frame that usually pose no problem as long as the top folds properly. But when it is new it might not yet have the fabric memory and will fold opposite in which case those screws will poke small holes. Make sure the installer cuts the sharp tips off when installing the new top.
I used epoxy. Lifted the front of the top. Applied glue. Put 2 broom sticks inside propped from floor to glass and put bricks on the top. Lasted years.
Last edited by The Rabbi; Jan 31, 2018 at 12:44 PM.
If you don't feel capable of doing it yourself, I would go the the nearest Chevrolet dealership, and has who does there upholstery work, cause they don't have the people to do it in shop. They sub contract out to different shops, then go there and ask the questions!
In my previous post, I mistakenly attached the same process that Vettman jack did. Here is the info I wanted to convey.
I used RINO Glue -ultra and a package of 6 Universal Vacuum Clamps for Convertible Glass Repair that I found on Amazon.
I partially opened the top to relieve fabric tension. I stuffed pillows against the glass.
I first removed the old glue stuff from the glass using a glass scrapper followed with glue removal liquid. Then I masked the outside of the top to protect it from any glue after application. I applied the RINO Glue first at the top of the glass and used all 6 Vacuum Clamps leaving them on for at least 8 hours.
I then glued the two sides at once leaving them clamps attached for at least 8 hours.
Last I glued the bottom and left the clamps attached for at least 8 hours.
In my previous post, I mistakenly attached the same process that Vettman jack did. Here is the info I wanted to convey.
I used RINO Glue -ultra and a package of 6 Universal Vacuum Clamps for Convertible Glass Repair that I found on Amazon.
I partially opened the top to relieve fabric tension. I stuffed pillows against the glass.
I first removed the old glue stuff from the glass using a glass scrapper followed with glue removal liquid. Then I masked the outside of the top to protect it from any glue after application. I applied the RINO Glue first at the top of the glass and used all 6 Vacuum Clamps leaving them on for at least 8 hours.
I then glued the two sides at once leaving them clamps attached for at least 8 hours.
Last I glued the bottom and left the clamps attached for at least 8 hours.
Did you apply the glue to the glass or inside of top? and how long has it lasted so far?
BTW...Thanks, great job
Did you apply the glue to the glass or inside of top? and how long has it lasted so far?
BTW...Thanks, great job
I applied the glue to the glass. Make sure you clean both the glass and the fabric from all the old glue stuff before applying the new glue. I did the glass/top August 2017. So far, the glass is holding.
If you look at the bonding surface it is so narrow it is surprising that the window stayed in at all. Mine was starting to fail and I used automotive black silicone, easy to apply and it has stayed in place for two years so far. Heat from the sun dries out the adhesives along with the narrow bonding surface and the weight of the glass is a recipe for failure. Only suggestion is clean the bonding area well as it will be dirty. Good luck.
Convertible Top
There have been quite a few members that have successfully re-glued their vert window back in place. Here is a file that goes over the procedure.
Here is the info I wanted to convey. 
