rear glass dropped need new top
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rear glass dropped need new top
Sorry to say rear glass dropped on 2011xk vert. no one will repair it and private shop and dealers have said top has to be replaced. Not under warranty but Jaguar USA is looking into it. Vehicle has only 35K and stays in air conditioned garage here in east central Florida. One dealer said its not the heat but usage of the top up and down, I say that what a vert is for start car top down. One estimate from private is 2K special order mineral green and glass guaranteed. Waiting for two estimates from dealer. Oh well the price of a fine auto.
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Sorry to say rear glass dropped on 2011xk vert. no one will repair it and private shop and dealers have said top has to be replaced. Not under warranty but Jaguar USA is looking into it. Vehicle has only 35K and stays in air conditioned garage here in east central Florida. One dealer said its not the heat but usage of the top up and down, I say that what a vert is for start car top down. One estimate from private is 2K special order mineral green and glass guaranteed. Waiting for two estimates from dealer. Oh well the price of a fine auto.
Although the window dropped out, what was the condition of the top itself?
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Anybody ever try an ultrasonic welder on their convertible glass seam?
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In response, the top is in excellent condition. Will keep you all posted as to final repair and what Jaguar USA does if anything. I am told the problem is that when the top goes up and down it flexes around the glass that's why no glue or sealant of any type will work so a new top with the glass already installed through a special process. I was told its like vulcanizing a tire. Will update.
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A serviceable repair can usually be made with https://www.amazon.com/3M-08609-Wind.../dp/B000FW61EW. Note also the primer that should be used with this. Also see the 1st review on the Amazon link...it illustrates the type of clamps that are needed to facilitate an effective repair.
After a 48 hour cure, this is permanent. I have done mine and it is performing well. It is messy stuff and takes considerable time, care and prep to do a good job though.
An quality aftermarket replacement top is also available here : https://www.topsonline.com/model/Con...nvertible.html
After a 48 hour cure, this is permanent. I have done mine and it is performing well. It is messy stuff and takes considerable time, care and prep to do a good job though.
An quality aftermarket replacement top is also available here : https://www.topsonline.com/model/Con...nvertible.html
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In response, the top is in excellent condition. Will keep you all posted as to final repair and what Jaguar USA does if anything. I am told the problem is that when the top goes up and down it flexes around the glass that's why no glue or sealant of any type will work so a new top with the glass already installed through a special process. I was told its like vulcanizing a tire. Will update.
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Hi, sorry to hear about the window, but good to see that there are ready made replacement tops available, our 07 is showing its age but the window is still there, although the top has only been up twice since April.
The high temp + high humidity in Florida is bad news for some plastics and adhesives, we have an Audi A8 that spent 10 yrs there and the urethane in the headliner and door panels is letting go..
I don't think the lovely BMW Z8 is ever going to depreciate enough for me, and they have plastic windows, although not pvc and they shouldn't yellow, but they are urethane, so not sure about Florida..
Regards
The high temp + high humidity in Florida is bad news for some plastics and adhesives, we have an Audi A8 that spent 10 yrs there and the urethane in the headliner and door panels is letting go..
I don't think the lovely BMW Z8 is ever going to depreciate enough for me, and they have plastic windows, although not pvc and they shouldn't yellow, but they are urethane, so not sure about Florida..
Regards