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Old 10-02-2009, 03:08 AM   #1
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Gaah Replacement

The Gaah replacement with the glass window fits and works great. The glass window is a little smaller than the stock plastic window, so you wind up with a bit more in the way of blind spots. Don't bother with the Porsche Dealership, they just farm it out to the local upholsterer anyway.
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Old 10-12-2009, 11:14 AM   #2
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i've got a small crack in my window 1-2mm from the edge/seam where the plastic meets the window.

does that loctite stuf dry CLEAR?

is the loctite stuff better than the silicone caulking idea? both sound like good ideas for a temporary fix. my tear is so small - maybe an inch long at most...I'd rather fix it this way, and then wait until I "have" to fix the window - as the rest of my window is pliable and clear looking.... once it totally goes bad, I can see springing the money for a new upgraded GAAH top or something, but for now, i'd be happy to just "ghetto" fix it as long as it doesn't look tacky. my crack is small and given the lcoation, this idea to DIY might work fine.

my car is not a DD, and when it's out on the road, 99% of the time the top is down anyway..to for now it's more just to keep it from getting any worse and for the rare occasion when I could get trapped in rain.
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Old 10-13-2009, 06:22 PM   #3
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I used a clear vinyl pool liner repair kit.

Cut a patch for each side of the rip.

Almost invisible repair and very water tight.

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Old 10-13-2009, 07:08 PM   #4
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My top has a sewn in window replacement, it leaks.

I'd go for a new top at the insurance companies expense and change companies if they raise your rates.
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