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Re:Vinyl on 02 rear window has cracked after a frost.

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04 Jan 2023 17:37 #246658 by iamchriscampbell
Vinyl on 02 rear window has cracked after a frost. was created by iamchriscampbell
Rest of hood not bad, is it possible to just replace the vinyl rear window. Thanks

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04 Jan 2023 18:31 #246663 by mlines
Replied by mlines on topic Re:Vinyl on 02 rear window has cracked after a frost.
Best bet for hood repairs is a boat yard, however I bet it would cost more than a replacement hood

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04 Jan 2023 22:40 #246664 by DrRobin
Replied by DrRobin on topic Re:Vinyl on 02 rear window has cracked after a frost.
My other car is a soft top and I can’t remember why, but I put the roof down in winter a few years ago, possibly to clear condensation, anyway the rear plastic screen cracked.

It turned out it was much cheaper to get a whole new [second hand] roof and probably quicker to change than trying to get my original roof repaired. The replacement is still going strong, but it never moves when it is cold.
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05 Jan 2023 08:08 - 05 Jan 2023 08:09 #246668 by Scimike
Replied by Scimike on topic Re:Vinyl on 02 rear window has cracked after a frost.
How much are they new and can you find a good secondhand one?
I've seen aftermarket new In the £400 plus range, not seen many good secondhand units free from rips.

I would look at getting a few quotes for repair, just to compare prices. It could be cheaper, then it may not, it all depends how much a new / used used one will cost.

If it's stitched in it's not actually a difficult job, but you do need a heavy duty / industrial sewing machine. As well as boat yards ask interior/ seat recovering services to take a look, or anyone that can make bespoke tarpaulins.
I actually replaced my Series 2 Land Rover rear screen myself, but I am lucky that the wife is a bit of a seamstress and has a collection of sewing machines, one being a Phaff which feels like it will sew steel 

Ask around. Replacement is not guaranteed to  be cheaper or better than a repaired OEM unit. 
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05 Jan 2023 10:40 #246676 by iamchriscampbell
Replied by iamchriscampbell on topic Re:Vinyl on 02 rear window has cracked after a frost.
Thanks for your advice! I will put some calls in

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