What kind of glue do you use to repair glass?
A home repair that is possible uses a clear epoxy glue made especially for glass. The adhesive properties of the epoxy glue requires just a small amount of glue to bond the breakage.
What kind of tape do you use to reattach rear window glass?
Double-sided foam tape such as 3M VHB tape (what one author used, others could be OK too) can reattach them, but should be applied in a specific way to avoid constant strain that will break its bond.
Can a soft top glass be reattached?
Reattach the soft top material (“canvas”) to the glass when just part of the canvas has detached so that the glass does not have to be re-centered within the hole in the canvas.
How do you reattach rear window glass to car top?
Try to keep them relatively even so the glass stays centered in the canvas. If you pull the canvas too tightly, its bond to the glass will break as soon as you retract the top. Make sure it has a little bit of slack, but not enough to droop inside the car. Press the canvas down against the glass to secure it in place.
Do you have to glue a rearview mirror to the glass?
Very few (usually older) vehicles have mirrors that glue directly to the glass, but most will have a button you glue on first and then attach the mirror to.
What kind of glue do you use to fill gaps in glass?
If you do find gaps between glass pieces, opt for a gap-filling adhesive such as Loctite Go2 Gel. Stay safe. Work in a well-ventilated area. Use latex or nitrile gloves (not PVC, nylon, or cotton gloves) to protect surfaces and skin. Wash areas of skin exposed to glass glue thoroughly and immediately.
How to glue back glass to top of convertible top?
Use the glass cleaner and paper towels to make sure it is completely clean. Apply a bead of weld-bond glue to the edges of the glass. Carefully apply the prepared glass to the convertible top. Make sure you keep the convertible top straight. If you can find someone to help you, this whole process will be easier.
Double-sided foam tape such as 3M VHB tape (what one author used, others could be OK too) can reattach them, but should be applied in a specific way to avoid constant strain that will break its bond.