How to REPAIR a CONVERTIBLE TOP...Glass is Falling Out !! VW Bug Audi

[@SweetProjectCars]

Hello all of our great SPC's subscribers and visitors, TIME to load up your memory bank once again, as it is SWEET THROUGH Thursdays video! We have a way you can someone else or yourself by fixing the glass that has come loose from your convertible top. We hope this helps have a great Memorial weekend :)

[@NazVick]

Sweet Project Cars man, you're a genius. It's very impressive how you come up with all these awesome workarounds & ideas! Hats off to you my buddy

[@SweetProjectCars]

Nazvick Thank you very much my good friend subscribers like you are the ones that we would love here have an awesome weekend

[@nathanlee6035]

What glueeeeee

[@nathanlee6035]

What kind

[@markrichelieu5801]

There there is no show more on this video what glue did you use

[@duckthis17]

This guy takes the time to answer questions and shares his wealth of repair knowledge for free.....Please THUMBS up the vid........He deserves it.....

[@SweetProjectCars]

Nunofyour beesiness thank you very much for that we truly appreciate it ..mike

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

No one goes to the lengths you go to too make such detailed, helpful money saving videos, hats off to you SPC.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you very much tuddie We really do appreciate that we work hard to do decent videos in a decent time line

[@Mustangladyme]

It's working for me. I have the top off the car with frame anyway. So I'm so friggin happy. Thank you. I have mine horizontal and support underneath with a board standing up underneath to add pressure. I used wood and a small kettle weight and a huge rock. Used alcohol to clean before gluing. I followed the line. Only a little at a time as you say. As the weight is on there I see how the next few look as to the line where it was glued. Thank you again.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Awesome!! That's great to hear my friend! Thank you for watching and sharing your results, it's appreciated, hope you have a fantastic weekend. mad Mike

[@Mustangladyme]

@SweetProjectCars yes and i will tell everyone. That glue solved a lot of problems. Lol I just can't believe how good it worked. Thanks again. You also have a great weekend.

[@duckthis17]

Just wanted to Thank You again. I re-glued 2 seams in my convertible top this past week, you recommended the Rhino glue and WOW that stuff is amazing.I had almost 2' of seam to try to repair and this stuff bonds like nothing I have ever seen.I clamped the seam together where I could (as you recommended) and used typical squeeze clamps for a portion of the seam and in some tight areas I used Neodymium Magnets which worked great.I thought I would mention the neodymium magnets to you since i am sure they would come in handy occasionally for all the different projects you do.Just make sure to get ones that are at least 1/2 thick depending on how much hold power you need.I see your channel becoming a huge hit on youtube,you take the time to answer viewer questions and that is rare and what separates you from the crowd. Your a true man... Thanks again SPC

[@SweetProjectCars]

Nunofyour beesiness glad to hear this and that you shared your great comments

[@Mustangladyme]

Yes isn't this glue great!

[@duckthis17]

The best I have found. Love it. Have a great day.@@Mustangladyme

[@mikeb6418]

Mike Really I’ve been following you for a while now. Thank you so much for sharing ALL these great DIY solutions for us. Your ideas and your creative ways of fixing these issues Make it very easy for us. Thank you again Mikey you’re a great guy and a Wonderful person

[@SweetProjectCars]

Hey big Mike hope you’re doing good my friend and healing up fine it’s always great to hear from you thank you so much for all your great comments have a great weekend

[@asusgoncalves]

Are you for real? I’m about to buy a 07 nettle for a $1000 that needs its rear window fixed like this and a head light. I’m a diy cheap ass dude, I came here to figure if it was worth getting it or not. Seems like an “easy” fix for us handy ppl. Thanks dude, i really appreciated it.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Absolutely, our pleasure! Who doesn't want to save some $$ in these times, you got this my friend! Thanks for the view and comment, have a fantastic day and all the best on your project. mad Mike & team

[@martinolesen9930]

Hi, i am not sure that the link for the glass glue you use works anymore, do you think there is a new link for this?

[@SweetProjectCars]

It's this amzn.to/2sbH3OO the link is working martin. Thank you for watching and asking, have a fantastic week my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@oldskoolresource6583]

Mate, this is absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing, this has answered some questions I’ve been having about an ongoing repair that I’m about to get stuck into.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Glad we could help Old Skool! Thank you so much for watching and sharing, have a great rest of your week and all the best on your project my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@SpitSharp]

I like the way you explain things and all out there to help others. A real genius at most.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you Bobber we truly appreciate that have an awesome weekend

[@thejasonkellett]

ANOTHER GREAT ONE BY THE MASTER!! THIS VIDEO WAS AS CLEAR AS GLASS AND TOP NOTCH! THANKS GUYS AND GALS...KEEP 'EM COMING!

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you Tyler we truly appreciate that as you know have a Superior memorial day weekend

[@mercedezhamilton3416]

I bought a 2001 cabrio and I’m redoing it myself just as my fun car! And this was the only video this detailed!!! I’m starting today!!! I’ll let you know how it goes!!😃😃

[@SweetProjectCars]

Awesome! Great job Mercedez, thank you for watching and sharing, we truly appreciate it. Hope you have a fantastic evening and all the best with your project my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@TrueBlueEG8]

Good people helping good people.Amen to that. Long live sweet project cars.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you true blue and you are very correct if feels good to help other people I have found when I am having a bad day if I help someone else out my day just got better have an awesome weekend my good friend

[@briancreekmore7235]

TAHNK YOU! excellent instruction! worked great! i used the 18" ruler and cut at 6" to fit more clamps.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Glad it helped! Great job Brian! Thank you for watching and sharing, we really appreciate it, have a fantastic week my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@frankziccarelli1724]

Once again great info and how to advice from SPC, thanks for the video and as a Vietnam combat Veteran thank you for your wishes for a solemn Memorial Day, 2018! God Bless you my friend!

[@SweetProjectCars]

Frank with two of my four kids in the service a special thank you goes out to them and you for your ultimate Service have a grand and very special memorial day my friend you deserve it.

[@minerblue9641]

Thank you sir, for saving people so much money in these last dishonest days.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Martin you’re very welcome my friend have a great night

[@robertrager2691]

YOU are the man. Save Save Save.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you Robert glad we could help please share our channel anywhere and everywhere if you could we would truly appreciate that have a great weekend

[@anomalous9448]

Would you use mother’s to remove scratches from a plastic convertible top window? Thanks.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Absolutely, this method here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaqkgqmPf7Ngf5Y can be used on plastic as well. Thanks for watching and asking, have a great week. mad Mike

[@torahforeverwithmashiach8767]

You are the peoples champ...keep up the sharing...good people doing good things in order to help others....nice one mate

[@SweetProjectCars]

Nivla thank you very much my friend ...mike

[@glamelhershkovitz1664]

Thank you. This was great

[@SweetProjectCars]

Glad you enjoyed it Glamel! Thank you for the view and comment, have a fantastic day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@scottflanderson1987]

Im doing a rear windsheild on a toyota solara drop top tommorrow. Will the 3m window stuff work?

[@SweetProjectCars]

Hello Scott, we can't guarantee the 3m will work, if you want the same successful results shown, use this amzn.to/2sbH3OO and follow the video to a T. Thanks for watching and asking, have a great day and all the best on your project. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@The1miz]

hey mike what glue can I use when I click the link it says not available thanks for your help

[@SweetProjectCars]

It's this amzn.to/2sbH3OO I checked the link, it shows available. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great week my friend. mad Mike

[@xday5999]

Oh, that's the way I've been looking. That's great!!!!

[@gabaknegocios]

can you use rubbing alcohol or windex to clean the window instead?

[@SweetProjectCars]

Hello Gabak, our videos are very product/tool specific, to obtain the same results shown you need to use the exact products we use my friend. Thanks for watching and asking. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@natcannady4743]

I don’t see l show more” to see which adhesive you use. Thanks for you ideas.

[@SweetProjectCars]

It's this amzn.to/2sbH3OO see here for the ...more of the video description 3c5.com/4u6dj if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@randimahoney89]

The link that you used for the glue shows a 3 pack of different Rhino glues (regular, brush on and gel). Which one did you use?

[@SweetProjectCars]

We like the gel

[@jamesmardis8974]

@@SweetProjectCars Now that's the answer we were looking for. Thanks

[@ClockFixer]

So the link shows Rhino Glue, but in the video I saw some JB weld...........Which one are you using? Thanks!!

[@SweetProjectCars]

The links are always correct my friend

[@thomasbarela1107]

What glue did you use

[@SweetProjectCars]

It's this amzn.to/2sbH3OO and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can be found in the .....More of the video description. Thanks for watching, have a great day. mad Mike & team

[@perrysventure]

how do you install a new window. previous one got busted out.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5C9ZIuloMtoqaM Thanks for watching and asking Austin, have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@deanrichards1513]

Hey SPC, I know this is an old video but a new problem for me in July 2020, i would be very grateful if you could tell me whether you still rate Gorilla glue over and above silicone adhesive to carry out the same fabric to glass repair you show here. I have read many threads on various forums and people seem to have varying experiences with Gorilla glue for this particular type of repair. Silicone adhesive seems intuitively superior to Gorilla glue, but some time down the line, what would you say now to re-glue the interior headliner back onto the glass of a 2004 beetle?? Thanks in advance, Dean, London, England. Big fan of your work by the way fella.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Use this amzn.to/2sbH3OO after 40 years of experience this works better than anything else out there. Also, not sure where gorilla glue came from but we would not recommend that in any way shape or form. Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@scottwinn1696]

What type of glue did you use? I can not find the link.

[@SweetProjectCars]

We use this amzn.to/2sbH3OO and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the SHOW MORE of the videos description, if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching Scott. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@ralter123]

The link for thr glue shows three different glue. Which one to use ??

[@SweetProjectCars]

This amzn.to/3wIDQHd it's a kit we use that has instructions for step by step use, then follow the video process, Rick. Thanks for watching, have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@TStaff]

​@@SweetProjectCarsbut each glue in the pack is a separate kind of glue. Did you use the gel, the ultra heavy, or brush on?

[@mmuzzatti]

Great video I have to do an Audi and just starting the research. Love how you fast forward which is great in these videos. I clicked on the link for the glue but it showed me 4 types of the Rhino can you tell me which one to use. Thanks!

[@SweetProjectCars]

Glad it was helpful, Marcello. This amzn.to/2sbH3OO is the glue kit we use. Thank you for watching and asking, have a great day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@jamesmardis8974]

The link takes you to the Rhino Glue Kit for sure. BUT, the kit contains different types of glue. The kit contains "Brush On Glue", "Gel glue" and "Ultra Glue". I think his question was which one of them should be used in gluing the top back onto the glass? It's my question as well.

[@michaelmartin5593]

How much of the Rhino glue would I need to do an entire Miata window? Seems to come in pretty small bottles.

[@SweetProjectCars]

You will need 2 of these amzn.to/2sbH3OO Michael. Thank you for watching and asking, have a fantastic day and all the best on your project my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@rocketfuel1698]

Do I want to use the gel glue? Thought it may stay in place better.Do I need to put glue on top as well as on glass.Want to give this a try.How has your window held up since you made vidio.Thanls

[@SweetProjectCars]

This is what we use amzn.to/2sbH3OO just applying to the glass is fine. Thanks for watching and asking Rocket Fuel. Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@rocketfuel1698]

Don't want to be aggravating but in that glue link there is 3 different glues in that kit brush on, gel and regular.

[@NaberAuto]

I see you were also wondering WHICH of the 3 different Rhino glues that the link brings you to worked best? Would you mind sharing? I see this same question multiple times.

[@jackdanielspittman3456]

Where can i get the suction cups with bolts ?

[@SweetProjectCars]

These amzn.to/2saYb7l are what we use. Thank you for watching and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the SHOW MORE of the videos description, if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching Jack. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@hardenstine]

I love how you speed up your videos

[@SweetProjectCars]

You very much my friend we try to get the videos done as fast as possible yet still showing as much information have a great weekend

[@alexguzman5547]

That's really neat. Thanks for sharing the method with us.

[@SweetProjectCars]

You are very welcome Alex we truly appreciate you being here with us as a great subscriber have an awesome weekend

[@thetraindriver01]

The thing I like / hate about my 2010 fabia vrs is that the white paint gets dirty quickly, but I love the power under that bonnet 180 bhp 👍👍👍

[@SweetProjectCars]

That’s awesome train driver thank you for sharing this this will help many other people here on this channel when they’re considering buying a vehicle have an awesome weekend

[@The1miz]

may my wifes window is sagging I'm a try to fix it myself where can I get suction cups from and what size screws new they any help would be greatly appreciated thank you

[@SweetProjectCars]

Use these amzn.to/2saYb7l and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the ...MORE of the videos description, see here 3c5.com/4u6dj if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching. mad Mike

[@georgeumberhind6813]

Great job sharing your experience!

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you George we truly appreciate that have an awesome weekend

[@edbemica]

Hi, I need to glue the entire back glass , one 65gram glue kit will be enough?

[@SweetProjectCars]

it should be enough as you use very little thanks mike

[@taylorfairchild8684]

Do you think you could do it without the clips holding it down? Like just glue and push it down the glue keeps it stuck down so I’m not sure if the clips would be completely necessary

[@SweetProjectCars]

Just follow the video instruction to get the same end result my friend. Thanks for watching, have a sweeeeet day. mad Mike & team

[@petecrane626]

Best fix yet...can't wait to try it. Where do I get the suction cups?

[@SweetProjectCars]

pete crane all the tools are always in the SHOW MORE of the video description but here they are amzn.to/2saYb7l for you my friend :)

[@thearrow5793]

Hi there.......I don’t know what to say.........put your are the best...........

[@SweetProjectCars]

The arrow thank you very much we truly appreciate that more than you know have a great weekend

[@jtstwentytwo]

What glue did you use for this repair? Thanking you in advance!

[@SweetProjectCars]

We use this amzn.to/2sbH3OO and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the SHOW MORE of the videos description, if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@kellylangekirk1234]

What is the name of the glue/seal product for the back glass?

[@SweetProjectCars]

It's this amzn.to/2sbH3OO and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the SHOW MORE of the videos description, if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching Kelly. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@silvergrizzly316]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!! Awesome tip my friend, I love this idea of your jig design to hold the canvas tight to the glass Mike. 👍👍, as always, Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks my brother!!! I hope you're beating this heat up there, it's killing me down here!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS and take care. 🕇🕆🕇

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you Jay Very very much have an awesome memorial day weekend and God bless you as well.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Sweet Project Cars , Thank you Mike and you to! I'll be turning 50 on Sunday. Fun! Fun! Fun! 😄

[@SweetProjectCars]

Hog Man happy birthday :-) ...mine was may 8 so we are in the same month :) as you get older keep moving...movin is livin :)

[@chrisdiehl8387]

There is a dark gray strip about 1/4 in thick all the way around the window. I'm assuming that is the old adhesive. Do I need to get rid of that completely?

[@SweetProjectCars]

Chris Diehl you would need to use lacquer thinner to remove it

[@halohms]

The 3M stuff has an expiry shelf life of 1 year and is costly...... I tried several glues but settled on the original JB Weld epoxy that sets in 4 to 6 hours so it gives lots of time to arrange it all. I used home made suction cup aluminum bar type lever clamps with flexible wooden paint stir sticks too but I used an 8' length of 1.5" by 1/8" aluminum bar from Home Depot and cut it to 1' lengths - the 8' length was cheaper than 3 3' lengths. I used a closed cell type of weather stripping affixed to the window to align and limit the spread of the epoxy out from under the fabric. I sanded the glass rough first too. I then let it dry for 2 days and then grinded excess Epoxy off and then covered the edge with black aquarium silicone sealant adhesive over the fabric by a quarter inch and the window by 3/8 an inch both limited by green paint tape which was removed after fingering it smooth and thin over the tape. I think it will hold better than original now cause that JB weld is really stuck on there.. I brushed the JB weld between the fold of the fabric too and brushed it on the fabric and window with a 1/2" brush.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Good job thank you so much for sharing Mike

[@halohms]

@@SweetProjectCars so far, it is still perfect.... although the JB Weld doesn't specifically say glass it is stuck on there. A much cheaper fix. I washed the fabric yesterday and water is going through the fabric and into the back seat. But not through the window seam. I cleaned it in prep for the 303 fabric guard which will waterproof the fabric again. Now I have to wait for the sun to come out.... that stuff is toxic so need to do that outside. Always something on our older cars!

[@halohms]

@@SweetProjectCars LOL, At about 1:20, I see you have the same large size JB Weld I luv as well. That stuff is great but for this job, I used the original which is the red tube instead of the yellow. It is also about 25% stronger (5020 PSI). When I tried a flexible glue first, it pulled off the window when tensioned starting at the window edge of the fabric. Gluing the inside fold with the JB Weld original at teh same time as gluing the other side to the window glass created a single solid material and pulls from the fabric as if there was no fold. The roof was allowed to cure over a couple days with it near closed so the glue would be near it's closed shape and yet not under enough tension to pull it from the clamps.... I had 8 of your suction cup clamps on it but I had the cups at one third the way from the clamp end. This way, it provided more force on the fabric window than on your towel end which I used rubber disks under and rolls of electrical tape I had. More precise in setting the pressure than towels.

[@spozz6633]

it is very annoying for car owners to deal with this problem ... maybe this technique can reduce their burden when this problem occurs, and also save money from their pockets when sending to the workshop later..tqvm for showing this video..millions thumbs up..

[@jimbola77]

thank you partner!!!! very Excellent job! and video!!!!!

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank U thank U thank U Jim have an awesome weekend my friend

[@Cobra428SCJ]

I have a 2000 Mustang and a guy with a similar car glued his four years ago using GOOP. So I bought a $7 tube of it and have not installed it yet. The other videos I have watched recommend using 3M Window Weld, and your recommending something else. Did your repair last?

[@SweetProjectCars]

we have tried all the glues including urethane and all the methods and this one worked the best for us and it is still holding strong :)

[@abelincoln3287]

Great informative video. Do you have any suggestions for my 06 VW, the canvas has receded from the rear window and I can't stretch the top back toward the rear window, it's about an inch away. Thanks

[@SweetProjectCars]

If the canvas top has come off the rear glass, glue it there first let it sit for a couple of days with the top propped up with no tension on it then slowly and tediously lower the top in the sunshine and heat a little bit at a time until the canvas stretches, this could take over a week. If you don't feel like doing this a new canvas top may be the best. We also suggest watching the video a few more times to become more familiar with the process. Thanks for asking, have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@abelincoln3287]

@@SweetProjectCars Thank you

[@DonVitaliano]

Hi there. Did you use Rhino ultra-tough glue or tought-instant GEL glue. I believe the gel would be easier to put on. Thanks in advance.

[@SweetProjectCars]

this is what we use amzn.to/2jSLn5F

[@DonVitaliano]

If I follow your link I get a bulk set (3 in 1) of: rhino brush on glue, rhino ultra tough glue, rhino tought instant gel glue. So that's why I wondering which exactly did you use

[@petermatragrano8271]

U R A ,,,,,GOD,,,,, THANKS

[@SweetProjectCars]

LOL, glad it helped Peter! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a fantastic day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@russmathis3549]

So which glue in the kit do you use? Thanks

[@SweetProjectCars]

If you look in the show more of the video description you’ll find all the tools

[@russmathis3549]

@@SweetProjectCars I got that but the amazon kit shows 3 types included, Ill wait till it gets here and see what actually comes.

[@russmathis3549]

And if you go click on your link, it is not just one glue. SO can you please go look at it and tell all of us asking what to use or show a picture of it Thanks

[@NaberAuto]

@@russmathis3549 I'm also wondering - like so many others asked - WHICH of the 3 glues in the package works best for gluing the back glass into the VW? I sure wish he would asnwer one of the many requests for clarification of which of the 3 glues he uses. Did you successfully glue the back glass back in?

[@fourtype]

@@NaberAuto yes I did get a successful repair and I used the big bottle of glue. It's a huge pain in the butt but it does work.

[@mirkomasini]

What's the glue brand?

[@SweetProjectCars]

This is what we use amzn.to/2sbH3OO and as always, always, all of the products/tools we use can be found in the SHOW MORE of our videos description. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@MrWerxRacing]

My 1990 Miata glass came all the way off. I like the info you shared. Do not see much on the Rhino glue. Any links to any specific kind? Or do they only have one type? Alao my glass has a 1 inch strip off vinyl it looks like still attached. Will the Rhino bond that strip along with bonding the glass to the top? Thank you

[@carlospayne7656]

What the glue you using......i didt see it .....

[@joshelliott6862]

Where’s the show notes? I need to know what type of glue to buy!

[@SweetProjectCars]

It's this amzn.to/2sbH3OO See these pics on how to find the show more for any video on youtube.......use static pictures as a guide photos.app.goo.gl/4fbqwpXC3Koqsv8o7 for a desktop computer or here photos.app.goo.gl/dY6Wz16qnroYHDsK6 for a cell phone. Thank you for watching, have a fantastic day. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@kevinatspeed]

probably more expensive, but magnets...one on each side of glass. perhaps with a piece of felt glued to the magnet face to protect glass.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Yes you would need very powerful earth magnets to do that thanks for sharing have a great day mad Mike sweet project cars

[@kevinatspeed]

also, i just finished testing adhereing a convertible vinyl top to the rear glass. I happened to have some Scotchweld DP110 gray and tried it. It works. 1. clean glass. 2. using some silicone carbide sand paper, rough up the area of glass where the adhesive will be applied. 3. mix glue. 4. using two strong magnets...or one strong magnet and a strip of ferrous metal on the other side sandwich the top material, adhesive and glass. 5. Dries in about an hour. 6. using bug and sap remover...clean sticky and gooey remains from duct tape used by previous owner to attempt same repair.

[@duckthis17]

I just bought a soft top Chrysler Crossfire convertible and although the window does not need re-glueing,I have a seam which has come apart about 8-10" . Wondering if you have dealt with that type of issue and would the glue you use work ? I realize I will have to come up with a good way to clamp the seam while gluing it. Upholstery shop says 2k to replace and claims it can't be glued which may be why I see no vids on youtube for seam glueing (only patching holes) But I am going to try it before dishing out 1- 2k since the top looks new otherwise. Thanks for all the videos I have learned so much in just the last few days watching your videos and can't wait to try your scratch/ding touch up paint tricks.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Nunofyour beesiness the glue we use in the video is the strongest we have ever used on fabric if you can get it clamped tight

[@duckthis17]

@@SweetProjectCars Thanks

[@jeffdye4102]

Awesome. I already had the paint sticks and some flat steel straps with holes already drilled in them. All I needed was the suction cups...... and I “borrowed” some from my wife’s craft supplies 😁. My question is: what can I use to refresh the color of the Top? It’s in good shape, just faded.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Jeff, is it a vinyl or canvas top? Thanks mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@Bradhastime]

I used Back to Black for a convertible I was flipping and it worked great.

[@thetraindriver01]

Great effort, looks a great job 👍👍👍

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you very much

[@rickormartiekemptner5447]

I personally would not grind the aluminum on a grinding wheel--the metal will "load" the wheel and can cause it to become unbalanced, which can lead to other problems. The file works very well.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Rick or Martie Kemptner well we have ground everything you can think of on bench grinders for 35 years and never had an issue.

[@williamheckman4597]

Do you need to scrape the old dried glue on the edges of the glass off? I guess its hard to believe that in 2020, convertible glass is still held in with "glue"

[@SweetProjectCars]

Yes it's always best to try to scrape the old glue off. Thanks for asking, have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@DrEd-el6su]

what's the glue U used?

[@SweetProjectCars]

You can find all the tools in the show more of the video description if you cannot find that let us know and we will show you where it is that on every video

[@daniellee7771]

@@SweetProjectCars The link for glue takes you to a package that looks like 2 or 3 different glues. Can you say which specific one you used?? Thanks!!

[@SweetProjectCars]

@@daniellee7771 not sure on that the link we share goes amzn.to/2sbH3OO and it is just one glue

[@halohms]

@@SweetProjectCars It goes to a package of 3 different sized bottles and all of them are instant glues that you couldn't get clamps on fast enough before it dries.

[@mschrob]

Unless I missed it, what glue did you use?? Thanks

[@SweetProjectCars]

mark schrob hello my friend here it is amzn.to/2uwobMt and always remember all the tools will be in the SHOW MORE of the video description :)

[@mschrob]

thanks

[@SweetProjectCars]

mark you are very welcome ...Mike

[@dharam108]

did you consider using a front windshield glue?

[@SweetProjectCars]

You can try urethane but it’s very expensive very messy and we have found that it does not have the holding power that the rhino has

[@asusreviews]

Nice jig, why not try powerful magnets as well? Seems like that would work my friend

[@SweetProjectCars]

Asusreviews Sounds like a good idea but I’m not sure what the magnets would actually adhere too since they would need metal to stick to if you could explain a little further I would love to hear that have a great day my friend

[@asusreviews]

One magnet on the inside of the glass, and one on the outside of the canvas putting pressure on the glass/canvas during the gluing process.

[@SweetProjectCars]

asusreviews gotcha...definelty great idea and you would sure need some very powerful magnets

[@Krizzleswg]

Such a great channel thank you :)

[@SweetProjectCars]

Krizzle Sizzle thank you very much my friend :)

[@SURFERRRR2]

There is another video the guy hosts up window with 2 clapms and straps to beams looks good 👍

[@SweetProjectCars]

LOL, that's gotta be a site :( Thanks for watching and sharing John. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@Mustangladyme]

Little at a time. Don't get impatient and do the whole thing. Little by little . I had mine flat so I used a brick, Huge rock s, a jug of water and flat board. I would lift it to make sure it was even. Pressed with my finger along it. If some comes or seeps through use right away a thumb nail and have a paper towel with alcohol to wipe it away. Keep turning to a clean side of the wet paper towel or you'll be just wiping with glue.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Agreed!! Just take your time! Thanks for watching and sharing, glad we could help, have a great week my friend. mad Mike

[@outdoorguy845]

I just bought a Mustang convertible and the rear window is peeling away. The car only has 39,000 miles but is it is a 2000.. I can't see going through all this work.. I think it's better to just spend $1,400 and get a new top

[@SweetProjectCars]

if you have the money the have at it my friend

[@Cobra428SCJ]

I have the same year Mustang with the same issue

[@brianh6550]

Yes just replace it all. That's what I did on mine too.repairs never last. Has to be replaced

[@Alycanj]

Hope you don't get tired of my question across so many of your videos, I am like a sponge sucking info up. I have a about a 6 inch section of the rear window seal on the bottom left that the rubber trim just slides off the window, would I just clean what I can and use super glue or gorilla or something to reattach that to the rear window? On a side note I have 11 of my friends so far are now subbing your channel, I am spreading the word.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Hello dan can you send me a picture of that then I can give you the correct advice send it to [e-mail]

[@Alycanj]

ok will do, thanks

[@SweetProjectCars]

Dangerna i looked over your pics and here what you will use amzn.to/2J97DTr but before you do, clean the glass and inside the seal with rubbing alcohol and then add a small bead deep into the seal all the way around it, then replace the seal and you are good to go

[@Alycanj]

Ok, will do and thank you for your help.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Dangerna you are very welcome

[@neilwynn4362]

For any Australian viewers you cant get Rhino glue here but you can get Gorilla glue from Bunnings its american made and if you google rhino verse Gorilla it mentions Gorilla slightly better, you can also get the aluminium strips at Bunnings to cut like shown in vid , one length about $15 it will not be enough to do whole window in one go , the top of window is normally ok , so leave it alone , do both ends first , then start at bottom each side and then the middle section last, you will most likely have to buy the suction cups off ebay overseas , nothing from Bunnings make sure you wet suction cups so they stick better. Leave the original factory glue on glass , give the old glue which looks more like a hardened silican a good clean with diggers isopropyl alcohol also from bunnings comes in small spray bottle. dont use anything like turps which leaves oily residue , make sure you tape up the glass and cloth so you dont get any on either , use the aluminium lengths like shown , it is an easy job but will take a few days as you are limited by the length of aluminium strip, after complete I left it in garage a few days with top propped up slightly to keep pressure off to help harden glue further. read the instructions on glue as it states to wet non perforated material as it activates the glue hardeners , you only need to wipe the window glue with damp cloth. I managed to do both sides in one day and both bottom ends the next and the middle the day after. Take your time and enjoy , mine turned out jist like factory , no glue residue to be seen.

[@7371gs]

would you do a video on polishing a plastic convertible window

[@SweetProjectCars]

George Saldivar you would need this amzn.to/2C18A9Z and these amzn.to/2hCVkza to do the project by hand.

[@thatguyoverthere8355]

95saab flaps bad, top always down unless rain. Y`all try six10 epoxy?...just wonderin'. Their site doesn't mention glass usage, almost dropped $30 until I saw this vid. Car looks sad, this will help me 100%. TY for vid&links!

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thatguy Overthere glad we could help and yes the Rhino is the only thing we found that works have a great day my friend :)

[@willrogan955]

OT but relevant to the subject of auto 'glass'. I'd be front and center if you gave a lesson / video on stone chip repair on windshields.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you will we truly appreciate that and someday we will do a video on stone chips in Glass thank you for asking my friend have a great day

[@stefandutoit3559]

Hey spc!! Some of us use metric. Mind adding that on your future videos? Inches and metric? Plz? Stef, from south Africa

[@SweetProjectCars]

Stefan du toit no problem you cut the ruler to this dimension, 1 ft 12 in. = 3.280839895 meters hope this helps my friend :)

[@brianlamberts756]

google is your friend, friend.

[@alancsalt]

Rhino Glue Pro Kit, Heavy Duty 65 Gram Clear Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

[@SweetProjectCars]

This amzn.to/2sbH3OO is what we use, we checked the link, and it is working. Hope this helps Alan. Thanks for watching. Have a great day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@alancsalt]

@@SweetProjectCars Yes, the link works, but the product is marked "no longer available". I'm going to try Windo-Weld...

[@carlosbaker8284]

Really wish you would have done this about ohhhh 3 months ago i recently put vinyl window in my car.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Sorry we couldn’t get to it quicker Carlos but at least you know now if it ever comes up again have a great weekend

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

More great advice :)

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you thank you we truly appreciate that more than you really know have a great weekend

[@holidayrap]

Shoo Goo is probably a better adhesive for this application.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you for sharing we’ve tried that and it does not hold up over time there is a lot of pressure trying to rip that glass out of the top thank you for sharing have a great weekend

[@208miuwu]

And that`s how you save some $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ THANKS AGAIN.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Do you have that correct my friend thank you very much have a great weekend

[@giuseppesanginesi5845]

excellent video my trim guy suggests 3M eurathane glue with 3M primer as this is what they use on windshields how do you think the rhino gel glue you suggest compares to the eurathane option? thanks in advance joe

[@SweetProjectCars]

You can use whichever one you feel most comfortable with, we find this amzn.to/2sbH3OO works the best for 99% of the DIYers out there, because urethane is unforgiving if you make the slightest mistake and it's not cheap. Thanks for asking. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@gabaknegocios]

can I hire you to do this for me? I am in ohio

[@SweetProjectCars]

LOL, sorry buddy, we are located in Florida, and booked for the next 30 months. Thank you though, we appreciate the view and confidence in us to do your work :) Have a great week my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@gabaknegocios]

@@SweetProjectCars do you know anybody on this area who can do that? I am in ohio Cincinnati

[@ForgetU]

Hey, thanks for all your info. I was wondering if you could show how to replace and install a Miata convertible top? Thanks, Hoss.

[@stephenmoxley5188]

A Miata convertible top is a huge undertaking. We did one at the shop I was working at and it took at least 25 hours to complete the job. There are hundreds of fasteners and lots of trim pieces; an absolute ton of work. Also needed are at least two people, with heat guns, to be able to stretch the top enough to get it to close. Save yourself a ton of grief and pay someone to do it!

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you Stephen for helping hoss out

[@pegthephoto]

I don’t see “show more”? Looking for glue name… 😊

[@SweetProjectCars]

It's this amzn.to/2sbH3OO to find the ...MORE of the videos description, see here 3c5.com/4u6dj Hope this helps, thanks for watching and asking, have a great weekend my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@Mustangladyme]

That link says three different kinds of Rhino glue.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Any of these amzn.to/3OYRQ9J will do the job my friend. Thanks for watching, have a great week. mad Mike

[@Mustangladyme]

@SweetProjectCars thank you for your time and take care.

[@007heatingandair]

Gotta tell ya, got a real kick out of you marking the ruler where to cut..ITS A RULER .. And your need to wear gloves while working with clean materials...pretty funny, other than that I found your hillbilly repair method to be quite effective...thank for the video.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Thank you very much Scott! Glad you liked the vid. Hope your day is full of blessings my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@kennethselinger6494]

What kind of glue?!?!!!

[@SweetProjectCars]

We use this amzn.to/2sbH3OO and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the ...MORE of the videos description, see here 3c5.com/4u6dj if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@markrichelieu5801]

You never told us what type of glue

[@SweetProjectCars]

It's this amzn.to/2sbH3OO and just remember all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the SHOW MORE of the videos description. Thank you for watching. Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC

[@petergregory5286]

You shouldn’t grind aluminium, brass or copper on a grinder. You’ll blind your wheel. Regards

[@SweetProjectCars]

Peter Gregory we have done it for over 20 years and then use this to dress the wheels amzn.to/2s8eoek once every 3 months thanks for sharing

[@ClockFixer]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@outdoorguy845]

Never did tell me what kind of glue

[@circlepfarm9729]

Be careful grinding that non ferrous metal on a grinding wheel. Really enjoy your videos.

[@asusreviews]

why

[@SweetProjectCars]

CirclePFarm thank you for the great comment :) have an awesome weekend

[@circlepfarm9729]

asusreviews Non ferrous metals melt easily and particles start to melt and coat the wheel (especially aluminum). As more and more metal is ground into the wheel it could heat to a point that it explodes.

[@SweetProjectCars]

asusreviews we have done it for over 20 years with no issues. We use this to dress the wheels amzn.to/2s8eoek once every 3 months thanks for sharing

[@SweetProjectCars]

CirclePFarm we have done it for over 20 years with never any issues, we use this to dress the wheels amzn.to/2s8eoek once every 3 months thanks for sharing

[@steveforbes8558]

Real simple. Sure

[@SweetProjectCars]

Steve it is if you take your time doing it and the pay off is huge

[@steveforbes8558]

@@SweetProjectCars YES MR BUT I DONT HAVE ACCESS. TO.A SHOP FULL OF TOOLS. LIKE. YOU IF YOU LIVED CLOSE BY I WOULD PAY YOU TO DO IT MOST PEOPLE DONT HAVE YOUR SET UP. LIKE YOURS.

[@SweetProjectCars]

Steve Forbes if you can but a few products you can do the job :)

[@TheSickest666]

Don’t you have to glue the fucking thing too

[@SweetProjectCars]

hey marvin i hope you are having a fantastic day i can see by your comment that you are. yeah, you can glue it if you want or you don't have to if you want it to fall apart again, actually you can do whatever you want it's your car. keep smiling my friend mike SPC

[@wolfbeast1405]

I sadly have a 2006 that the canvas has shrunk considerably and this method won't work. Anyway to fill a gap?

[@SweetProjectCars]

You are going to have to find a way to stretch it, it may take you a few days to do it, but it's got to be stretched. If you can't do it, it will have to be replaced my friend. Hope this helps, thank you for the view, have a great day and all the best on your project. mad Mike the hammer SPC