Snother newbie cracked the plastic window...

[ProjectM96]

My plastic window cracked last year. I took it to an auto and marine upholstery shop and they charged me $300 even+ tax to replace the plastic rear window with a new DOT approved window. It took about 4 hours of labor for them to finish. They had to take the entire top off.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by ProjectM96

My plastic window cracked last year. I took it to an auto and marine upholstery shop and they charged me $300 even+ tax to replace the plastic rear window with a new DOT approved window. It took about 4 hours of labor for them to finish. They had to take the entire top off.

Do you have pics? I wouldn't mind doing a day trip if they really can get it done a day.

[Bala]

Tonycarreon,
Thanks for the offer but I just pulled the lever on this before I saw your post:

PORSCHE BOXSTER GERMAN TOP GREY STAYFAST CANVAS | eBay

I'm sure someone else will take the offer. Appreciate your generosity.

[ProjectM96]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Do you have pics? I wouldn't mind doing a day trip if they really can get it done a day.

Here are the pics of the new plastic window. They did a good job. No leaks. One complaint was some sort of sticky residue they left on the inside of the top under the plastic window. Also, you cannot wash the plastic window or open the top in the first 48 hours. They said the sewing job needs to settle in and the plastic needs to stretch in the heat of the sun.

Had it done back in June at a place called Rydon in Philadelphia, PA.

[Perfectlap]

Looks good. How close to the "stock looking" do you think the stitch work was?
Can't beat $300. A few coats of Raggtopp and my canvas looks brand new, seems like a waste to replace the whole thing just to get a new window.
While glass is nice and covenient I think the frame hardware has stretched a bit too much to put new canvas over it, its going to be be a few inches short to be a OEM fit. I went through this hassle with a previous convertible and it was a royal PITA.

Originally Posted by ProjectM96

Here are the pics of the new plastic window. They did a good job. No leaks. One complaint was some sort of sticky residue they left on the inside of the top under the plastic window. Also, you cannot wash the plastic window or open the top in the first 48 hours. They said the sewing job needs to settle in and the plastic needs to stretch in the heat of the sun.

Had it done back in June at a place called Rydon in Philadelphia, PA.

[ProjectM96]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Looks good. How close to the "stock looking" do you think the stitch work was?
Can't beat $300. A few coats of Raggtopp and my canvas looks brand new, seems like a waste to replace the whole thing just to get a new window.
While glass is nice and covenient I think the frame hardware has stretched a bit too much to put new canvas over it, its going to be be a few inches short to be a OEM fit. I went through this hassle with a previous convertible and it was a royal PITA.

Well you do notice the stitch work more than before from the inside since they cut out a shape of plastic about 0.5 inch longer all around than the original window. But from the outside, it looks just like original.

I don't like the glass window Boxsters because it has worse visibility than plastic windows. The glass windows are too small and awkward looking.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by ProjectM96

Well you do notice the stitch work more than before from the inside since they cut out a shape of plastic about 0.5 inch longer all around than the original window. But from the outside, it looks just like original.

I don't like the glass window Boxsters because it has worse visibility than plastic windows. The glass windows are too small and awkward looking.

Sold.
I guess what it looks like from the inside doesn't really matter.
I'll have to give them a call maybe I can get in during the holiday break.
I've been staring at that one inch rip for a year now. And I have no desire to spend an extra $1,100 for a glass top and installation. I'd rather use the caysh towards a hardtop

[Bala]

And the old top is off. My body aches with all the reaching out and bending. Wasn't that challenging but, the Pelican steps are missing some critical details. Figured it out by thinking patiently. Gave the engine a good wash while I was in there.

Now waiting for the goodies to arrive tomorrow - top, filters, brake pads, fuel filter etc. Should be a fun weekend.