Plastic window detaching from the stitching

[theredcouch]

Hi, the plastic rear window on my '97 Boxster is starting to pull away from the stiching on both the left and the right sides where the window folds (see attached picture). Right now the affected area is about one inch on each side.

Is there a way to repair this without having to replace the window? A descrete amout of glue? Restitch the affected area?

Thanks for the help,

Tim

'97 Boxster

[0586slb]

From your picture, its not that the window has pulled away from the stitching, its the original stitching has created perforations (a bit like a tear off section on a card) and the window is tearing along them. Realistically, adhesive is just not going to work, as you can't get between the folds of fabric to clean enough to give the adhesive a sound base. Re-stitching is out of the question, as that area of the window looks to have oxidised and turned brittle.

It looks as though a professional vehicle upholsterer is required to stitch in a new window.

[chance2001]

Hi, the plastic rear window on my '97 Boxster is starting to pull away from the stiching on both the left and the right sides where the window folds (see attached picture). Right now the affected area is about one inch on each side.

Is there a way to repair this without having to replace the window? A descrete amout of glue? Restitch the affected area?

Thanks for the help,

Tim

'97 Boxster

The fabric needs to be seperated and restitched to remove the existing tears in the plastic. I'm not sure if this can be done to a reasonable standard. Using any type of adhesive will only make a mess of your car and not solve the problem. You need an upholstery pro to look at this. If this is happening in a few areas, I'd consider replacing the top.

Edited April 15, 2006 by happy911