Audi convertibles apparently come with a glue that last just longer than the warranty. A common problem is that the glass and the top start to separate. The …
Audi convertibles apparently come with a glue that last just longer than the warranty. A common problem is that the glass and the top start to separate. The …
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Thanks Matthew, solved it and followed your instructions. The rear window looks as new and that’s after about 75% was loose. About 3 hours work and a lot of money saved.Great!
Hmmmm. Try again. It works when I play it.
Hi Matthew,
got the same problem and your video seems the best, but there is no sound except for the last minute or so. Any chance to do something with that please?
Hi Matthew, Is it still holding?
They were able to glue it. Not quite as clean a job as yours, but the window is reattached. We’ll see how long it lasts, but even if this needs to be redone every so often, it still beats replacing the top. So thanks for the idea and the demonstration!
Dealing with the same problem on my 05 Audi A4 in Italy. After seeing this video I took the car to a body shop and asked them to glue it back into place. Mine however is completely detached on all sides. The body shop said that the real problem may not be the glue, but the fabric shrinking over time so that it’s no longer possible to stretch it back over the edge of the glass. But they are giving it a try and I will see how they did tomorrow.
Matthew,
Thanks for posting this how-to. My wife’s ’05 A4’s rear window began to separate from the top exactly as your has. I used a $4 tub silicone adhesive/sealer and your technique. It turned out neat & clean, and seems very promising.
All this after we were turned down by an auto upholsterer and a motor sports German car specialist center.
I used silicone, btw, because hands-down it’s the most effective adhesive for glass.
3M Emblem Adhesive is my favorite go to adhesive however I haven’t tried it on my 2004 Volvo C70 yet.
mine has JBweld. still holding. 2 yeas now. Chicago
Still holding up! Make sure to really clean the top with mineral spirits first.
Any updates Matt? Not sure if I should use this adhesive or try another that might be suited to the task…..
My repair is holding strong! I did it once and then found it needed more. It had come undone in a few spots but it’s great now. It’s been 2 months now.
I have an 05 Audi A4 convertible with this same problem and was wondering if you can give an update on how this fix is holding up?
Same happend to my chrysler sebring going to try this next !!
Thanks
I am so happy to find this video! I was sick about having to replace the top. I wonder how it’s doing so far?