How old is the rear window on a Mazda Miata?
Summary: This Miata rear window replacement tutorial is for Mazda Miata’s from 1990 – 1997 that have the plastic rear window. I bought this 1990 Miata in 1998 and it had 28,000 miles on it. Over the years, the back plastic window has cracked and turned dark. Now the car is almost 20 years old with 104,000 miles on it.
When did I Buy my 1990 Miata car?
I bought this 1990 Miata in 1998 and it had 28,000 miles on it. Over the years, the back plastic window has cracked and turned dark. Now the car is almost 20 years old with 104,000 miles on it. It drives wonderfully, but the rear window is not functional and it takes away from the aesthetics of the car.
How do you put a new window on a convertible top?
Vacuum the convertible top and the new window to remove dust, shavings, etc. Lay a bead of Goop Marine adhesive to both the new window and the convertible top. The directions on the bottle say to adhere them together in 2 to 10 minutes. I found this to plenty of time to apply the adhesive, take pictures, and lay the window in place.
How do you build a platform for a Miata?
Step 1: Setup a platform on the back ledge of the Miata. Take the 2′ X 4′ piece of plywood and cut it down to 24” X 39”. You should measure this to make sure it fits on the ledge of your Miata. Next fit the piece on the ledge in the Miata.
When to replace the rear window on a Mazda Miata?
Rear window replacement by Joe Geyer Summary: This Miata rear window replacement tutorial is for Mazda Miata’s from 1990 – 1997 that have the plastic rear window. I bought this 1990 Miata in 1998 and it had 28,000 miles on it. Over the years, the back plastic window has cracked and turned dark.
I bought this 1990 Miata in 1998 and it had 28,000 miles on it. Over the years, the back plastic window has cracked and turned dark. Now the car is almost 20 years old with 104,000 miles on it. It drives wonderfully, but the rear window is not functional and it takes away from the aesthetics of the car.
Vacuum the convertible top and the new window to remove dust, shavings, etc. Lay a bead of Goop Marine adhesive to both the new window and the convertible top. The directions on the bottle say to adhere them together in 2 to 10 minutes. I found this to plenty of time to apply the adhesive, take pictures, and lay the window in place.
Step 1: Setup a platform on the back ledge of the Miata. Take the 2′ X 4′ piece of plywood and cut it down to 24” X 39”. You should measure this to make sure it fits on the ledge of your Miata. Next fit the piece on the ledge in the Miata.