Anyone glued the rear glass window successfully?

[CrisZenithBlue]

Well.. the inevitable happened.. my rear glass started coming off the top. No leaks inside yet but it’s a matter of time. Car had to sit outside for a while and got beat up by the Florida sun. Top is 4 years old and in good shape so I need to fix this and make it last longer.

Has anyone had any success gluing it back with silicone or something strong enough to hold? It looks like it started coming off that “frame” that’s glued to the fabric so whatever I use would need to go on the glass and plastic(?) frame.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks guys!

[BYprodriver]

Might use some clear gorilla tape till you find a better solution. Very strong & clear.

[78F350]

A few years ago, I tried a couple types of adhesive and none lasted. I replaced the top.
Now if I were to do it again, I'd use a tape type of product. The body of my 'Gambler 500' VW New Beetle is made of about 30% Gorilla tape. Good stuff.


If you can get good clean access to two opposing surfaces, use 3M double-sided tape. The 3M tape would probably work well if the window was fully removed, both surfaces cleaned and then taped back in. YMMV depending on what surface is being stuck to the glass.

[Dubaday]

Originally Posted by 78F350

If you can get good clean access to two opposing surfaces, use 3M double-sided tape.

+1 on this exact 3M double sided tape.

If you do go this route, make sure you put it on exactly where you want it, cause it one helluva time to remove it once you do. Used it on my side skirts, seems to be bonded to the body stronger than it was from day one.

[Myoung73]

I also used the 3m tape. Easy and has been effective for a couple years now.

[CrisZenithBlue]

Thanks guys I’m going to give that a try!

[CrisZenithBlue]

So i finally got off my lazy a$$ and got around to fixing this. It only took me a year. Well.. technically i didnt even get off my a$$, i just took it to a shop because i felt the 3M tape wasnt going to be a long term solution with the extreme humidity in Miami. I am waiting to get the car back from a shop here in Miami that is fixing it. They take the fabric off, double stitch the contour of the window on it to reinforce, and then use adhesive to glue it back, to the tune of $600. 1 year warranty, most shops here dont bother fixing it, they want the $1700 for a replacement. I've done business with them in the past so it should work out.

I'll report on how that's working out after i use it for a while.