[sasilverbullet]

Does anyone know if it's relatively easy to remove the rear hatch glass?



Any DIY instructions anywhere?

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[968 Cab]

Check over at Rennlist - do a search on the 944/951/968 forums and there are a lot of posts on how to remove the glass, remove the glue and reinstall, etc. Best to let a glass installer do it, but it can be DIY at home.

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[sasilverbullet]

I've got an appointment with a professional glass guy to take a look at it today.



If he does it, he and I will do it together tomorrow. I'll take lots of digital pics and try and assemble a DIY on glass removal.

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[sasilverbullet]

Had a pro look at it. He said it doesn't need to be removed, just repaired.



He gave me all the stuff to do it (free) and tonight I'll attempt the fix. I'll try to document everything with pics for everyone.

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[968 Cab]

[quote name='sasilverbullet' date='Jun 17 2005, 11:48 AM']Had a pro look at it.  He said it doesn't need to be removed, just repaired.



He gave me all the stuff to do it (free) and tonight I'll attempt the fix.  I'll try to document everything with pics for everyone.

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Sounds great - please list the actual "glue" as it is very specific, anti UV stuff.

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[Harvey]

Heck...I just ordered $36.00 worth of glues for my hatch delamination issue and now there may be another one? I'll let you all know how it works out though. I don't intend to remove the rear window but will attempt to glue and seal it. Removing the trim w/o bending it is my greatest concern right now.



Harvey



[quote name='968 Cab' date='Jun 17 2005, 04:09 PM']Sounds great - please list the actual "glue" as it is very specific, anti UV stuff.

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[sasilverbullet]

All done! Whew, what a job! Took about 5 hours from start to finish.



Here's the products I used:



Essex U-413 Pinchweld primer - stuff to 'paint' on the window

Dow Betaseal U-418 - black sealant



First, BE CAREFUL!!    

Boy did that thing bleeeeed!



Anyway, I'm very happy with the results. About 95% of the seal is now strong and protected.



It's Imperative that you use some kind of UV protectant between the sealer and the glass. The glass guy said that the sun breaks down the bond between the sealer and the glass.



Here's the pics of the finished work. Not perfect, but tons better than the way it was!



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All I did was scrape all the old sealant out (took about 3 hours)



Then I taped up everywhere I didn't want the paint and sealer to be. You don't do this, you will have a mess!



Then I 'painted' on the primer, and let it dry. It dryed VERY fast!!!



Then while GENTLY prying a little space with a screwdriver, I squeezed in the sealant. The glass guy said make sure the tube has been warmed in the sun.



The sealant quick cures in two hours, but takes 24 to cure completely. I won't open the hatch until this evening.



Hope everyone enjoys this!



btw, the glass guy gave me the primer and sealant for free!



Oh, and when I get a chance, I'm going to put some nice quality UV protectan vinyl tape on the OUTSIDE of the glass to protect the sealant from the sun. Cuz down here in San Antonio, we get a LOT of sun!

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