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Rear window removal and refit
Posted: 25 Feb 2013 11:46 am
by kelvingenders
Will the rear window just pop out? Can it be refitted with a sealant an not the trim? The reason for this is that the trim on my 87 GLT is knackered and is either beyond repair or I cannot find a supplier/ replacement part. Anyone tried this with a late model.
Kelvin
Re: Rear window removal and refit
Posted: 25 Feb 2013 10:58 pm
by Ride_on
87 Hatchback window would be bonded, it would need cut off with a screen bonding remover/cutter and new bonding used. Not sure how the trim goes on, never actually worked on a bonded one.
Re: Rear window removal and refit
Posted: 26 Feb 2013 09:36 am
by classicswede
I think without the trim you would end up with a horrible gap. Perhaps some flex trim could be used???
Re: Rear window removal and refit
Posted: 27 Feb 2013 12:17 pm
by kelvingenders
Has anyone ever removed one from a 87 model...
Re: Rear window removal and refit
Posted: 27 Feb 2013 12:20 pm
by kelvingenders
Re: Rear window removal and refit
Posted: 28 Feb 2013 01:29 am
by Ride_on
I've seen my 940 front windscreen done, guy came in a van did in about 30 mins, used my insurance. They prefer a dry day, I was able to use cover at the factory I worked at.
I don't think he was particularily fastidious about removing the old glue, he had a nice battery powered gun for putting on the new glue on the glass using a V section, then rubber suction cups with handles, lined it up and stuck it in. Needed to be left for about an hour before moving.
Re: Rear window removal and refit
Posted: 28 Feb 2013 01:43 am
by macplaxton
Re: Rear window removal and refit
Posted: 01 Mar 2013 06:23 pm
by CBA
One way to cut bonding is with nylon thread, use it to 'saw' through the 'rubber'. I use this method for removing badges. Cotton thread will work but has to be 3x thick and twisted and wet to be efficient (snap/cut ratio)..