986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post - has anyone successfully replaced only the plastic window instead of the entire top???

sunsetbob · 11-21-2006, 11:09 PM

I'm actually looking into this right now, since about 10 inches of the stiching fell apart 4 days ago! I've been quoted prices from $250 to $600, by auto upholstery/top shops here in Los Angeles, CA. I'm supposed to have it done next week. Only one shop recommended I replace the entire top, because I have 2 weak spots, for a cost of approx $1,450. But everyone else told me my top is still good. What a racket! I'll post how replacing just the plastic window turns out. I'm told the original window has a green tint, but that alot of people opt to have a clear window put in for supposedly better visibility.

11-21-2006, 11:09 PM	#5
sunsetbob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 1	I'm actually looking into this right now, since about 10 inches of the stiching fell apart 4 days ago! I've been quoted prices from $250 to $600, by auto upholstery/top shops here in Los Angeles, CA. I'm supposed to have it done next week. Only one shop recommended I replace the entire top, because I have 2 weak spots, for a cost of approx $1,450. But everyone else told me my top is still good. What a racket! I'll post how replacing just the plastic window turns out. I'm told the original window has a green tint, but that alot of people opt to have a clear window put in for supposedly better visibility.