Just Finished (I HOPE) reattaching rear window to a 3 year old top. First of all Do not try yourself. 2nd bought a 16.5 beach ball from Wally world. Put the ball in the space behind the seats and blew it up. Doing this kept the window in it's final position.I was able to center it top and sides with this in place. Also because I am sloppy I put duck tape around the top window area.At tis time I was able to glue the side and then clamp then glue the bottomed clamp lastly glued the top and clamped. Your video gave me confidence THANK YOU
OMG! I am so glad I watched this!! lol! Always enjoyed George but now I love him! Donating...because it is a worthy cause, not because I am ever taken back by celebrities, only the ones who care enough to put this much effort into humanity! George, George, Geroge! You are the man!
I tried to fixed my Spyder convertible problem like this problem. I did what he did and only after 2x pulling down my soft top the glass came lose again. Once you reglue the seal, let it cure, Etc and eventually use the car and attempt to take the soft top down your glass WILL fall down it become loose again. You can’t mimic a factory seal job at home. Between the windy conditions when the roof top is up, moving the soft top up and down and Etc, will eventually cause the rear glass window to fall become unsealed again. Afterwards a professional repairer tried to fix my soft top window in the same manner. The glass came loose after 2x moving my soft roof down and up. I note this guy doesn’t demo opening up the car roof and reclosing it AFTER he “fixed” it.
Goop glue is the answer for sure. Ive used it for years. Just make sure your surfaces are clean and youre good to go ! After reading up on goop glue ,its all pretty much the same but in different consistencies. ALSO, Goop Marine comes in an 11 oz. caulk tube. Its slightly runnier but not much. I use it on everything.
Thanks. I have a Chrysler Sebring. (I can't believe I just said that sentence). It's a 2005 with 41000 original miles and I'm in Florida so you got to have a drop top. I had a similar problem just not as aggressive. My issue was confined to the center bottom. I live in Orlando, Fl every winter but a Chicago boy 24/7 ! A big thanks from Rogers Park Guy of California Avenue, in between Touhy and Howard. Orlando sucks and you rock. Thanks for your video.
I’m hoping to try this in the past I used different glues and all looked horrible on my mustang. It made my window look like a huge black hard globby mess. I want to scrape it all off and try this technique instead. Yet I live in Texas lol wish me luck bc this heat is horrible
Hi Christa, Yes, it worked great! Still holds. If I were to do it again though, I would also get these glass clamps to hold it in place... amzn.to/32qD4C2
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This great but my problem is the edges over the windows It would need something to hold it together while it’s drying. Or do you think it would even hold it together? Or how long would it need to dry? Thank you very much
I used goop and it didn't work....I live in Arizona and the top is black, so the heat caused it to delaminate. Now I am in the middle of getting the goop off of both sides and start with a new product that is silicone based and does better with high temperatures. Hope everyone else has better luck.
is this still holding up? my mustang isnt getting water anymore but now im just worried over the course of a few months it will come back. im talkin pools of water in my back seats.
Hi! THANK YOU for this vid... very very helpful! I used this GOOP product to repair my '05 VW Beetle top glass. So far it's worked FANTASTIC on the bottom and two sides where I put it on. Bottom -- wait 24 hrs... two sides -- 24 hrs. Great! Problem I have now is the soft top does not overlap the glass at the top (shrinkage problem?).. yes, I can get them to meet by wedging open the top during the repair, but it'll pull apart I'm certain as soon as I clip it all shut. So -- what to do? If I unfold the lip of the soft top it adds about a 1/2" and they touch even when closed... but barely. I'm thinking a "patch" to extend the length of the soft top at the top edge of the glass would make for WAY less tension when closed and close that gap. Is this feasible? What fabric to use to fill that gap? Is there another technique I could use here? ARGGGGHHH!
This is amazing thank you for the tutorial. My convertible Volkswagen Beetle top is separating from the glass. Definitely going to tackle this project. Excellent explanation😊👌👍🏻
I have the exact same car with the same problem! Trying today! Thinking of trying waterproofing spray after all is dried so it has no chance of leaking
This will not work. You need automotive adhesive. GM has a hood product and I’m sure others do too. Now he will have to replace the top as the fabric is contaminated. $5 cost him a couple grand.
Actually if you knew what you were talking about you'd KNOW that proper protocol is to replace the entire top.Your advice on the GM product is completely W R O N G ! ! ! !
@@lionyleftwich4418 Noo he didn't sew the top on. You told a lie. It does not matter if the top comes sewn to the top. Even if it was threaded to the top and then separated the glue will bond the 2 pieces back together. Put your mask back on and shhhhhhhh.
Thanks for that, I use it often around the house. I am still thinking about tackling the entire top replacement job. It sure is a lot of work that way. I just don't know if I want to spend nearly 8 hours on that project. By the time I get all the stuff together, thats an easy 2 hours alone.
dontswin I ended up buying a marine vinyl and then using magnets to hang it in place and then glue it into place. It's not the prettiest, but it has held up very well. I only drive my TT with the top down, so it works for me.
I am going to try to get a piece of that marine vinyl and cut a it like a D shape since there's no way I can stretch the 2 bottom layers onto the lower edge of the glass. There is too much of a gap especially the top layer. Where can I get this marine vinyl? I can run a bead of epoxy down the sides of the glass maybe only the lower 10" then across the bottom and glue to the existing outer layer. Now I know why my daughter was having so much trouble getting the front of the hood to set down and be clamped easily. The canvas has shrunk too much thru the years. I mean it is a 2001 Sebring.
I've used rhino glue before which laster 2 years, but still is tight on about a quarter of the window and the good thing about it is it looked like new, because it's like epoxy super thin. The problem is it will never last everywhere because it's rigid and won't deal with uneven forces. Regarding goo or M3 window weld, intuitively I don't trust it. How on earth are you going to ensure there is a thick enough layer? To keep the window in place you have to compress it while drying. None of the windows I've seen in yt videos looked flush with this method. With the rhino you don't have that problem, it needs to be tightly pressed like super glue. And I think the window weld is meant for sealing windows, like windshields, rather than glueing. That's why it comes in a giant tube. So this is what I'll do. The main issue is getting a seal against the rain. For that, the lower half of the window must not have any gaps. Upper doesn't matter. I'll use 3M extreme tape, which is still holding in more than half the places I stuck it about 8 years ago. The problem was, I only used a few strips to hold it in (proving it's super strong), but the gaps without tape led to rain leaks. This time I'll try to unroll the tape in one piece on the lower edge, while holding the upper piece in proper position with a few strips of the tape, so the lower part will be flush. Around the lower corners I'll have to cut a few pieces, have to figure out how to position the tape without gaps.
Check your state laws but most likely it will be illegal as tinting a front or rear window is usually illegal, some states it's illegal to tint them at all, some states the front window can have the top tinted and such
Hey do you do requests? I've been looking for a solar powered rotating turntable display but I don't know which one to get. They're great for showing off small things like watches or hot wheels cars! Glad to see a video about the Prowler by the way!
Very informative. Will the automotive Goop work on trim? My chrome edges over doors got loosened by an aggressive car wash machine. Thanks PS Great car! Sometimes a cloth or foam pipe wrap over center top support can eliminate sags.
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Just Finished (I HOPE) reattaching rear window to a 3 year old top. First of all Do not try yourself. 2nd bought a 16.5 beach ball from Wally world. Put the ball in the space behind the seats and blew it up. Doing this kept the window in it's final position.I was able to center it top and sides with this in place. Also because I am sloppy I put duck tape around the top window area.At tis time I was able to glue the side and then clamp then glue the bottomed clamp lastly glued the top and clamped. Your video gave me confidence THANK YOU
Ooooh! Love the MacGyver beach ball fix!
OMG! I am so glad I watched this!! lol! Always enjoyed George but now I love him! Donating...because it is a worthy cause, not because I am ever taken back by celebrities, only the ones who care enough to put this much effort into humanity! George, George, Geroge! You are the man!
THANK YOU. I didn't want to have to tell my dad about my Sebring doing the same thing. Now I can do it myself lol
Did it work with your Sebring? I have a Sebring and need to do it too
Same
@@gomerpyle6113same
has the glue held up over time?
Probably not
I tried to fixed my Spyder convertible problem like this problem. I did what he did and only after 2x pulling down my soft top the glass came lose again. Once you reglue the seal, let it cure, Etc and eventually use the car and attempt to take the soft top down your glass WILL fall down it become loose again. You can’t mimic a factory seal job at home.
Between the windy conditions when the roof top is up, moving the soft top up and down and Etc, will eventually cause the rear glass window to fall become unsealed again.
Afterwards a professional repairer tried to fix my soft top window in the same manner. The glass came loose after 2x moving my soft roof down and up.
I note this guy doesn’t demo opening up the car roof and reclosing it AFTER he “fixed” it.
Thank you so much for the tip. My son was looking for something for his Audi. Thanks too you, I found something that helped him! 💖👍🏼
You need to use 3M primer and 3M window weld. The best way to fix this long term.
That's a good tip. I didn't do that, but I would if I need to redo it.
Yo, thanks for the recommendation. Looked into it and seems like the best ans easiest way to go.
Kudos to you friend! Enjoy the summer weather.
It helps to put a blanket or towel inside against the window when applying & let dry to avoid separation & droop
Thnaks man really saved me i just fixed my top and this happened to me and i was close to bringing it back to the dealership
Goop glue is the answer for sure. Ive used it for years. Just make sure your surfaces are clean and youre good to go ! After reading up on goop glue ,its all pretty much the same but in different consistencies. ALSO, Goop Marine comes in an 11 oz. caulk tube. Its slightly runnier but not much. I use it on everything.
Thanks. I have a Chrysler Sebring. (I can't believe I just said that sentence). It's a 2005 with 41000 original miles and I'm in Florida so you got to have a drop top. I had a similar problem just not as aggressive. My issue was confined to the center bottom. I live in Orlando, Fl every winter but a Chicago boy 24/7 ! A big thanks from Rogers Park Guy of California Avenue, in between Touhy and Howard. Orlando sucks and you rock. Thanks for your video.
I’m hoping to try this in the past I used different glues and all looked horrible on my mustang. It made my window look like a huge black hard globby mess. I want to scrape it all off and try this technique instead. Yet I live in Texas lol wish me luck bc this heat is horrible
Hi Peter! Great video! Did this last? I'm about to try this on my 2000 Toyota Solara Convertible SLE ....please let me know ASAP. Thank you!
Hi Christa, Yes, it worked great! Still holds. If I were to do it again though, I would also get these glass clamps to hold it in place... amzn.to/32qD4C2
I can't wait to see this on the road in the spring.
Mr Panda if you’re ever in the Los Angeles area come down to super car Sunday on Topanga Blvd or cars and coffee in Malibu. You will see some modified and stick prowlers. Keep the videos coming !!!
Cool!! Thanks!
This great but my problem is the edges over the windows It would need something to hold it together while it’s drying. Or do you think it would even hold it together? Or how long would it need to dry? Thank you very much
I think you need these. amzn.to/2UJESQP
I used goop and it didn't work....I live in Arizona and the top is black, so the heat caused it to delaminate. Now I am in the middle of getting the goop off of both sides and start with a new product that is silicone based and does better with high temperatures. Hope everyone else has better luck.
Some time has passed now. Question: Did the seal hold with this glue or did it collapse under stress? Pls update
I would like to know how long this glue job lasted please.
Good job with the follow up and follow up. Going to get some now.
I was hoping this would work for my 2004 Solara but the glue didn't separate, the stitching broke through and separated.
is this still holding up?
my mustang isnt getting water anymore but now im just worried over the course of a few months it will come back. im talkin pools of water in my back seats.
Just drove it today and it’s still holding strong!
Yes puddles in my back seat
Same issue with my mustang. Obviously ford didn't do a great job sealing them lol
Hi! THANK YOU for this vid... very very helpful!
I used this GOOP product to repair my '05 VW Beetle top glass. So far it's worked FANTASTIC on the bottom and two sides where I put it on. Bottom -- wait 24 hrs... two sides -- 24 hrs. Great! Problem I have now is the soft top does not overlap the glass at the top (shrinkage problem?).. yes, I can get them to meet by wedging open the top during the repair, but it'll pull apart I'm certain as soon as I clip it all shut.
So -- what to do?
If I unfold the lip of the soft top it adds about a 1/2" and they touch even when closed... but barely.
I'm thinking a "patch" to extend the length of the soft top at the top edge of the glass would make for WAY less tension when closed and close that gap. Is this feasible? What fabric to use to fill that gap? Is there another technique I could use here? ARGGGGHHH!
I have the same problem.
I have the same problem. But i'm going to put a frame around the class..good luck with yours. Ea
This is amazing thank you for the tutorial. My convertible Volkswagen Beetle top is separating from the glass. Definitely going to tackle this project. Excellent explanation😊👌👍🏻
Hopefully you didn’t. It won’t work
@@ohboy2592 do you have any other solution? I am facing same issue.
Did you have to use any clamps or magnets to hold the glue in place.?
I just used tape, but I learned that they make window clamps for this type of thing. If I was going to do it again, I would buy a set of them.
I got a Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder to fix, im gonna try this. Thanks for the video!
DSM CHICKS i do too did it work. Respond fast plz
Danielee Xo aye you fine asf 🥴 drop ya ig and did it work?
That One GUY lmaoo
@@danieleehernandez8082 havent tried it still, sorry
I have the exact same car with the same problem! Trying today! Thinking of trying waterproofing spray after all is dried so it has no chance of leaking
This will not work. You need automotive adhesive. GM has a hood product and I’m sure others do too. Now he will have to replace the top as the fabric is contaminated. $5 cost him a couple grand.
Actually if you knew what you were talking about you'd KNOW that proper protocol is to replace the entire top.Your advice on the GM product is completely W R O N G ! ! ! !
Did it hold?
I tried this. Temporary solution at best. Ultimately a new top is what is needed.
Mine’s still holding
I dont know if you should use dirt as an abrasive. I'm interested to see how long it held up.....
Long enough to get paid
Hello awesome video thanks were did you buy that syringe from? That seems like it made the repair a no mess event which is a good thing
I tried this on my Audi a4 cab with this product and sadly it didn't work. The rip is getting bigger!
He sewn the top on and told a lie on this video.No convertible top comes sewn to the insulation like that when they should be so they'll never break
@@lionyleftwich4418 Noo he didn't sew the top on. You told a lie. It does not matter if the top comes sewn to the top. Even if it was threaded to the top and then separated the glue will bond the 2 pieces back together. Put your mask back on and shhhhhhhh.
Six months later, did this fix stand the test of time? Summer heat has a way of relaxing glue, I hope this is a permanent fix!
How did the glue hold up, we'd like to know?
dontswin you need to use a two part epoxy.. I tried many glues and the only one that held was a two-part JB Weld from Lowes.
Thanks for that, I use it often around the house. I am still thinking about tackling the entire top replacement job. It sure is a lot of work that way. I just don't know if I want to spend nearly 8 hours on that project. By the time I get all the stuff together, thats an easy 2 hours alone.
dontswin I ended up buying a marine vinyl and then using magnets to hang it in place and then glue it into place. It's not the prettiest, but it has held up very well. I only drive my TT with the top down, so it works for me.
I am going to try to get a piece of that marine vinyl and cut a it like a D shape since there's no way I can stretch the 2 bottom layers onto the lower edge of the glass. There is too much of a gap especially the top layer. Where can I get this marine vinyl? I can run a bead of epoxy down the sides of the glass maybe only the lower 10" then across the bottom and glue to the existing outer layer. Now I know why my daughter was having so much trouble getting the front of the hood to set down and be clamped easily. The canvas has shrunk too much thru the years. I mean it is a 2001 Sebring.
Great job looks good thanks for the information
Does not work. 3M window weld does
I've used rhino glue before which laster 2 years, but still is tight on about a quarter of the window and the good thing about it is it looked like new, because it's like epoxy super thin. The problem is it will never last everywhere because it's rigid and won't deal with uneven forces.
Regarding goo or M3 window weld, intuitively I don't trust it. How on earth are you going to ensure there is a thick enough layer? To keep the window in place you have to compress it while drying. None of the windows I've seen in yt videos looked flush with this method. With the rhino you don't have that problem, it needs to be tightly pressed like super glue. And I think the window weld is meant for sealing windows, like windshields, rather than glueing. That's why it comes in a giant tube.
So this is what I'll do. The main issue is getting a seal against the rain. For that, the lower half of the window must not have any gaps. Upper doesn't matter. I'll use 3M extreme tape, which is still holding in more than half the places I stuck it about 8 years ago. The problem was, I only used a few strips to hold it in (proving it's super strong), but the gaps without tape led to rain leaks.
This time I'll try to unroll the tape in one piece on the lower edge, while holding the upper piece in proper position with a few strips of the tape, so the lower part will be flush. Around the lower corners I'll have to cut a few pieces, have to figure out how to position the tape without gaps.
A member of the Sky - Solstice forum used the 3M double strength tape too and had great results! I may try this first since it’s instant
@@thomasharris5151 It should work well, if you haven't used anything else like rhino already because it leaves less surface that's even to stick to
I have a Toyota MR-2 Spyder with the same problems, only worse. Thanks!
I have this issue with my 99 mustang. How long does one have to wait for the adhesive to set(dry)?
I waited three days on mine to be safe and it seemed to be permanent. Not sure what the minimum time is through.
Peter von Panda Thanks for the reply. I was told 5 days but was skeptical about it.
How did it hold up?
@@PHOTOGRASPER didn't hold up well, but that was due to the person I had do it for me( not a pro).
Do you know if that window with the defrost lines on it can be tinted
Check your state laws but most likely it will be illegal as tinting a front or rear window is usually illegal, some states it's illegal to tint them at all, some states the front window can have the top tinted and such
Yes I know and it can't be tinted as heat will break along seam
Mine is tinted after market....its been 5 years since i had it tinted with no issues
Thank you. Can wait to try this on my top
Hey do you do requests? I've been looking for a solar powered rotating turntable display but I don't know which one to get. They're great for showing off small things like watches or hot wheels cars!
Glad to see a video about the Prowler by the way!
Very informative. Will the automotive Goop work on trim? My chrome edges over doors got loosened by an aggressive car wash machine. Thanks
PS Great car!
Sometimes a cloth or foam pipe wrap over center top support can eliminate sags.
Scott Mannear 3m adhesives probably would be better for that Mannear.
Very useful!
My celica back window completely fell off 😭😭
You da man. Thanks.
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Where can I get this Goop Glue please help me 0618574933 or my email address is emmanuelodish@gmail.com
@@drodwanolangeni9696 You can get it on Amazon
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I’m a true believer that 90% of TH-cam videos should be limited to 5 mins. Get to the point. Nobody cares about the temp of your garage..
Junk it
yea... junk the whole car... i agree... lol
Way too long of a video