Rear Window Replacement

[Scrrem]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Rich,

how bad is the plate you don't want to use? my hatch is also not attached perfect and I may attempt to remove it from the plate, but my plate is 'bowed' I might be interested in the one you don't use

The edge is scraped up pretty good from having the glass stored on that edge and it has a small dimple that looks like it was there before it was painted over at the factory. I'll try to take some pics

Rich

[Scrrem]

Originally Posted by QB93Z

Rich, If you decide to attempt the repair at home, give me a call and I will come help. I seems like a job where helpers holding the glass would be an advantage.

Jim
443-244-1347

Jim, I may take you up on your offer. I have Kirk also lined up to help out, now just need to decide when to do the deed and I'll give you both a shout. Thanks much!!
Rich

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Scrrem

Jim, I may take you up on your offer. I have Kirk also lined up to help out, now just need to decide when to do the deed and I'll give you both a shout. Thanks much!!
Rich

I am local too. Call me if needed - 703 980 8814.

[Scrrem]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

That top piece is bonded to the glass, IMHO you are better of painting the new piece on the hatch to match

Well, got my wrench today and got the spanner nuts off and YEP the hinge plate is bonded to the glass and on to stay!!! Looks like I bought a piece of glass for nothing. It would be cheaper to try and remove the window tint than have the hinge plate re-painted
Rich

[kirkstingray]

Hi Rich you seem to have forgotten that I am a glass man by trade. You have everything you need right here in your own backyard just ask.

Kirk

[Z51JEFF]

I talked to Gordon Killebrew years ago about removing the hinge plate to repaint it on a car I had and was told its next to impossible to get the adhesive to soften up to remove the plate.I would be interested in a spare hinge plate if somebody has one laying around.