02-24-2008, 02:41 PM
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Replacing plastic back window '01 Boxster's Top
The plastic window on my convert. top has a small crack. I seem to have it controlled by clear packing tape. The canvas is in great shape. However I want to deal with replacing the window soon. I've seen replacement plastic window kits for sale on ebay, supposedly to be sewn in by us do-it-yourself'ers. I can't imagine that it's easy to do, especially while the top is still on the car. Has anyone sewn one in? If so how did the project go?
Also I've seen tops with glass windows listed as replacements even for the '01 which originally came with plastic. Is there an issue with the top with a glass window folding up?
Lastly, (for this thread), what should I pay for a company to insert a new replacement plastic window? And if it can be done, what should it cost to have a glass window installed? Thanks all.
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02-24-2008, 03:26 PM
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Personally, I wouldn't mess with trying to fix this yourself. Most shops will charge $400-$500 to sew in a new rear glass. Keep in mind, the factory plastic is stitched AND glued in place- the repair will only be stitched, and will likely never be as taught. There is no way to install a glass window into your plastic top.
I would go to GAHH.com. You can either purchase a new top with glass or plastic. Figure a couple hundred for installation.
Patrick
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02-24-2008, 06:44 PM
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That crack will only get progressively worse. Patrick is correct, I know from experience. I recently hand stitched in a new piece of plastic and never plan to try that again!
I wanted a new gahh glass window top but experienced successive multiple what I call 'out of budget experiences' that put getting a new top way down on the priority list. So I opted to invest a little sweat equity and discovered it was a task that takes a lot of time, way more than I had anticipated. Took me a week of evenings to get it stitched in and the result is marginal at best, however I now have a rear window and that was really the point of that little adventure ($80 + 24 hours labor vs. $1800 for a new top).
My advise, if you can justify the cost, is a new top with glass window, which means no more need for the boxster 'chop'.
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02-25-2008, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kabel
That crack will only get progressively worse. Patrick is correct, I know from experience. I recently hand stitched in a new piece of plastic and never plan to try that again!
I wanted a new gahh glass window top but experienced successive multiple what I call 'out of budget experiences' that put getting a new top way down on the priority list. So I opted to invest a little sweat equity and discovered it was a task that takes a lot of time, way more than I had anticipated. Took me a week of evenings to get it stitched in and the result is marginal at best, however I now have a rear window and that was really the point of that little adventure ($80 + 24 hours labor vs. $1800 for a new top).
My advise, if you can justify the cost, is a new top with glass window, which means no more need for the boxster 'chop'.
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mind posting some pics of your work?
did you remove the top from the car, or did you do it while it was still attached to the car?
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02-25-2008, 04:11 PM
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I'm not sure I want to post pics of this one, not my best work  . If your on Renntech I sort-of took over another thread about a top, there are a couple pics there as well as some discussion of the process.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=17836&st=20&p=94287&#entry94287
I removed the entire top and worked on it in my living-room floor. Actually getting the top off was amazingly easy, just eight bolts total and the whole thing lifts off.
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02-25-2008, 05:17 PM
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I just dropped $400.00 bones for a new tinted plastic iwindow installed.
Top was removed, new marine grade plastic installed. My guy did a great job.
I will drop the cash for a new top with glass in 2-3 years.
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07-06-2011, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kabel
I'm not sure I want to post pics of this one, not my best work . If your on Renntech I sort-of took over another thread about a top, there are a couple pics there as well as some discussion of the process.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=17836&st=20&p=94287&#entry94287
I removed the entire top and worked on it in my living-room floor. Actually getting the top off was amazingly easy, just eight bolts total and the whole thing lifts off. |
Whoa, whoa, whoa.... Stop the press. I have a parts car (some of you have been unfortunate to see) but the top is just fine. You're telling me I could just swap these out with a few bolts? Which ones? 
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03-02-2008, 05:26 AM
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We charge $525.OO in New Jersey to remove soft not frame and sew in AS6 laminated green tinted plastic window. Labor to install new top $410.00
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04-15-2013, 12:23 AM
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Boxster
I have the same problem. Anyone know any company here in Los Angeles California?
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04-15-2013, 09:36 AM
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Is there a recommended shop in the DC/MD/VA area? For the $300 mentioned here, I'd go as far as Philly in a heartbeat...
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04-16-2013, 10:14 PM
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Now I am looking for one in NorCal that will do it for $300...any more than that and I will buy a brand new plastic window top for ~$500. Anyone know an installer?
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05-27-2016, 11:54 AM
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eBay now has glass top for the 97-02, entire top for $500. Does anyone have any experience with these?
 This guy has sold 78 of these so far.
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05-27-2016, 03:59 PM
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Mike Focke suggestion was great...ask the local dealer where they send their tops for repair. I did in the SF Bay area and was referred to a shop in Mountain View. Out the door 5 or 6 years ago for $500. Don't remember the shops name but Carlsen Porsche provided the referral
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05-28-2016, 12:31 AM
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Plastic window
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Originally Posted by RZimm1
The plastic window on my convert. top has a small crack. I seem to have it controlled by clear packing tape. The canvas is in great shape. However I want to deal with replacing the window soon. I've seen replacement plastic window kits for sale on ebay, supposedly to be sewn in by us do-it-yourself'ers. I can't imagine that it's easy to do, especially while the top is still on the car. Has anyone sewn one in? If so how did the project go?
Also I've seen tops with glass windows listed as replacements even for the '01 which originally came with plastic. Is there an issue with the top with a glass window folding up?
Lastly, (for this thread), what should I pay for a company to insert a new replacement plastic window? And if it can be done, what should it cost to have a glass window installed? Thanks all.
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Hello Zimm
Try this I did it a while ago, still ok. Go to Pelican site, type "derfo" in the search. I repaired mine and its still ok.
Last edited by derfo; 05-28-2016 at 12:07 PM.
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