Rear window removal and refit

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kelvingenders
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Rear window removal and refit

Post by kelvingenders » 25 Feb 2013 11:46 am

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.

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Re: Rear window removal and refit

Post by Ride_on » 25 Feb 2013 10:58 pm

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.
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Re: Rear window removal and refit

Post by classicswede » 26 Feb 2013 09:36 am

I think without the trim you would end up with a horrible gap. Perhaps some flex trim could be used???
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Re: Rear window removal and refit

Post by kelvingenders » 27 Feb 2013 12:17 pm

Has anyone ever removed one from a 87 model...

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Re: Rear window removal and refit

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Re: Rear window removal and refit

Post by Ride_on » 28 Feb 2013 01:29 am

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.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

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Re: Rear window removal and refit

Post by macplaxton » 28 Feb 2013 01:43 am

kelvingenders wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Windscreen-Wi ... 8....could this be the tool mchudd
The links bust. Try this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290698853188
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Re: Rear window removal and refit

Post by CBA » 01 Mar 2013 06:23 pm

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)..

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