Rear Plastic Window Repair

redone · Postby **redone** » Mon May 11, 2015 7:44 pm

I have an NB with a cracked rear window (see attached photo - cracked and cracked away from the seam), and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend options to have it repaired in Sydney (I'm in western sydney but willing to head anywhere in Sydney). I assume the way would be to replace the whole clear plastic (which would be good, as it's all not clear anymore and is pretty hard etc).

I don't know much about the roof - it's the style of window with the zip around it. The rest of the roof is in pretty mint condition, so I'd like to avoid the cost of a whole roof if possible.

Any advice is appreciated! I tried a local motor trimmer without much luck.

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Mon May 11, 2015 8:29 pm

Someone has already replaced your roof before

NB's had a glass window from factory

Someone should be able to fix the window in Sydney, i don't have any names off my head but I'm sure someone will chime in

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Mon May 11, 2015 8:36 pm

viewtopic.php?f=44&t=68090

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Tue May 12, 2015 2:49 pm

Take it to a trimmer, it should be a simple job for them to replace the plastic without having to replace the entire roof.

Alternatively, you could buy the plastic and attempt it yourself, from memory (granted, it's been a while since i've looked at an NA roof) they are onyl glued into place anyway.

madkeen · Postby **madkeen** » Wed May 13, 2015 11:34 am

If it helps you as a price guide a good auto trimmer here in Brisbane quoted me $150 to replace a plastic window.
I should add that apparently they must be STITCHED in, not just glued in, or they won't last long.
Good luck

Red Dragon · Postby **Red Dragon** » Wed May 13, 2015 2:18 pm

I did a rear window about eight years ago using clear silastic still as good as new

rpost77 · Postby **rpost77** » Thu May 14, 2015 10:49 pm

I have suddenly become interested in this topic.

When folding my roof this morning I heard a loud crack.

I subsequently found my plastic window had a triangular crack in it (sharp pointy bit sticking out).

Is temporarily weatherproofed with a square of cloth tape on outside and inside but need to replace it (black square in line of sight from rearview mirror not particularly safe - especially at night!).

Am also in Sydney - so any input on who/how to replace would be appreciated.

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Fri May 15, 2015 9:59 am

As a stopgap I think you can now buy clear duct tape.
I remember seeing an ad for it on tv.

While not a permanent fix, it at least wont have the blindspot of black tape.

rpost77 · Postby **rpost77** » Sat May 16, 2015 6:59 pm

hks_kansei wrote:As a stopgap I think you can now buy clear duct tape.
I remember seeing an ad for it on tv.

While not a permanent fix, it at least wont have the blindspot of black tape.

Absolutely awesome.

Never even considered that such a thing might exist.

Googled and came up with some 3M transparent duct tape (Scotch High Performance Duct Tape - #2120) and Bunnings carry it.

Dropped in this afternoon and grabbed a roll.

Have not applied yet - will do so tomorrow and report results. Has to be better than the opaque black square that is currently there even if not completely transparent.

Should do the job until I can work out a replacement (intend to ask around at boat trimmers to get ideas/quotes etc.).

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Sun May 17, 2015 12:12 pm

Possible additional consideration if getting it stitched: in late 1990s checked with a trimmer about fixing the cracked rear plastic window on my old NA6 - he advised he needed the soft-top removed to be able to stitch it on his machine. Not sure if this could have been done by just detaching frame from car with soft-top, or if soft-top needed to be time consumingly separated from frame. Anyhow, ended up getting it done with some other work some months later elsewhere, & it was replaced without stitching. It was fine for at least another six years (when car was sold), & hadn't deteriorated at all.

redone · Postby **redone** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 2:16 pm

Bumping this topic - I wonder if anyone new / otherwise... knows of anyone who can fix a plastic window in Sydney / NSW as per my original post?

I still have it taped together but am preparing to sell the car. I've been to MANY canvas / boat / etc type places and am yet to find anyone who can repair just the plastic window. The rest of the roof is in great condition - I'm just looking for the plastic window.

I had one canvas shop who could have easily fixed it but not while attached to the car, and as people know it's a huge effort to remove / refit.