Cloudy Cab Window

[GostRidr]

Hi all,

I'm looking at a cab with a cloudy window. The rest of the top is like new. I have heard that it is 'an easy fix' to replace the window but I haven't talked with anyone who has actually done it. Thanks for your reply if you know where to go (upholstery, marine...?), how much it costs and how successful it can be.

[nynor]

just for grins, try furniture polish on the cloudy window, both sides.

[Luis de Prat]

Here's the deal. A cloudy plastic window cannot be "cleaned" or restored. Only replaced.

The amount of labor to replace the rear window on a 944 or 968 cab is almost as much as to replace the entire top, which consists of 2 sections.

If your top is "like new," then go ahead and have the rear window replaced only. Otherwise, I would have the whole top replaced. A good upholstery place will make it look perfect. Should cost in the neighborhood of US$600-800 plus the cost of the new top or window section.

The best tops for these cars are made by Robbins in CA.

[flash968]

before you run out and buy a new top.........

i've "restored" plenty of the back windows that were brown and fully glazed

go to a plastics shop and get a bottle of Novus - it comes in three grades (1,2, and 3) - the higher the number the more abrasive - #2 usually does it, but i have had to use #3 on really bad ones - most effective using a dual action buffer, but can be done by hand

[GostRidr]

awesome feedback guys. Thank you! The PPI turned up some other issues so not sure I will follow through. If I do, I will let you know. If there is anyone else with more keep em coming just in case!

Thanks!

[Luis de Prat]

Originally Posted by flash968

before you run out and buy a new top.........

i've "restored" plenty of the back windows that were brown and fully glazed

I guess it depends on what he means by "cloudy." The "cloudy" plastic window on my 944S2 cab when I bought it was like parchment paper. No amount of Novus would've brought it back.

I hope his "cloudy" window is like the "glazed" ones you're referring to.

[2Tight]

Originally Posted by flash968

before you run out and buy a new top.........

i've "restored" plenty of the back windows that were brown and fully glazed

go to a plastics shop and get a bottle of Novus - it comes in three grades (1,2, and 3) - the higher the number the more abrasive - #2 usually does it, but i have had to use #3 on really bad ones - most effective using a dual action buffer, but can be done by hand

+1 on the Novus products. I've restored some pretty bad Miata windows using the stepped grades. They really do work well. They are even better on dull faded taillight lenses.

[nynor]

^i am going to have to try that. if only they could fix a cracked dash!