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Hatch reglue job w/glass in place
I used 3m windo-weld super fast urethane #08609. Black, really nasty stuff, use lots of rags and 3m adhesive remover. I took a chance and scraped all the paint between the glass and the frame off as I could (my was only delaminated at the top) and then cleaned the area with acetone and various degreasers...then I did the unthinkable, I flexed the glass away from the frame with the wooden part of wooden clothes pins that I'd taken apart (BTW, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS). And then I used a caulk gun to force as much of the urethane adhesive into the crack/opening (both sides). used was paper to keep wrong stuff from sticking...and let it dry. It's worked great for nearly a year even though I wasn't able to get urethane all the way through opening I'd made. It worked for me but I was willing to take a chance on braking the rear deck glass. I didn't like the idea of "sawing" the other 3/4 of the glass adhesive lose and redoing the whole window. While that would be preferable, I KNOW I'd have broken the glass then! So, I took my chances and it worked out great for me. I wouldn't reccommend any adhesive other thang 3m windo-weld super fast urethane #08609 since it grips like the devil herself. Nasty stuff to clean off glass or carpet or body parts so be ready with lots of cleaner and drop cloths. I'd do it again. I also sealed the entire perimeter of the glass on the inside and outside with a fine bead that I smoothed out with my finger since the tube was large. I don't think I'll ever see a leak there again.
Harvey
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'94 968 Coupe, 6-speed
'88 928 S4, 5-speed
'85 928 S, 5-speed (Sold)
'02 Audi TT Turbo, 6 speed (Sold)
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