[DML] Re: Installing the rear side glass

["d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Luis,

I highly recommend following the procedures listed by Toby
and Dave Swingle to re-install your DeLorean rear side glass.

While Claude's work-around may work for an older windshield,
I would not recommend it for a "suspended glass" like the 
rear side glass.  Keep in mind that the rear glass does not
use gravity to help hold it in (or down, like a windshield).

Using the best available adhesives to help hold and suspend
this glass (in addition to the clips, if they still exist)
is the best way to insure the rear side glass will stay in
place and you will not have to re-do it (or replace it). 

Later,
Rich W.


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cbl1739" <cbl302@...> wrote:
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> 
> This may sound too simple...but a while back I replaced a windshield on a late 1980's Chevy Caprice...and I did not want to deal with the oil based stuff, so I used three tubes of BLACK water based good quality EXTERIOR caulk...worked like a charm...never had a leak or any problems...and you could NOT tell the difference,and the nice thing is any mess is just a easy water clean-up..both from the car and your hands..sold the car about five years ago,again with no problems with the windshield,just make sure you remove all the old sealer and clean the surface with the same stuff you use before you paint
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> Claude
> 1024
> Bric
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> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Peter" <Toby@> wrote:
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> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "trekkerlb" <TrekkerLB@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > > I recently had the rear drivers side glass come loose, I wanted to put it back on but could not find anything on it.  Can someone help me with what to use and any pointers on how to get it back on.
> > > Thanks!
> > > Luis
> > > 3723
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > Luis - In addition to the great information that Dave Swingle offered, we apply a little extra urethane adhesive (we use 3M Window Weld) so that it squeezes out a bit around the edges.  After the glue dries (at least 12 hours, and preferably an entire day), we use a razor blade or similar sharp knife to carefully trim a nice beveled edge around the opening.  This gives the installation a really nice finished look. 
> > 
> > Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
> > DMC Northwest
> > DeLorean Parts Northwest
> >
>




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