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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 01:43 PM
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top of my back window isn't fastened i suspect it was glued to the top as are the sides and bottom so i need to know what to use
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 01:51 PM
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Here is a good thread on that issue
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-refasten.html
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 05:05 PM
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Here is what I did about 10 months ago and everything is still holding.


Bought Rhino Ultra Glue and “Universal Vacuum Clamps” (six in a box) on the Internet.


Unlatched the top to loosen the fabric. Supported the top with a piece of PVC piping. Stuffed pillows against the window from the inside.


Removed the old glue stuff from the glass using a glass scraper. Cleaned the fabric and glass with rubbing alcohol and glue remover. Masked the outside fabric as a protection against any glue run off. Glued glass top first using all 6 clamps. Clamps stayed on for 12 hours for each application.


The two sides were done next.


Last was the glass bottom.
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 09:07 PM
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nice demonstration......I am impressed with the dap weldwood landau top adhesive that you can order on line but have not tried it on a c5 top. you can brush it on
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