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jhef83
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 Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 7:54 pm Post subject: Cracked windshield |
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| I just got an open kit today that I bought on ebay, windshields cracked. Is there any way to make a repair that won't show? |
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jake
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| Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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No way to repair that I know of. If it were me,,and it was, I would fabricate a new one from clear plastic. When I did mine I used a piece of plastic from a package (I forgot what it was) but the plastic was crystal clear, flat and plyable. I used my cracked one as a template. I slowly, carefully bent it to conform to the window frame size. I used tape and spray paint to tape off/paint my window trim. And luckily it turned out even better than the original. I make most of my side windows this way because I hate the little dimples they put in them for the air intakes. Here is a pic, its the rear window. Hope your car works out.
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Rocketman
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| Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: Cracked windshield |
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| jhef83 wrote: | | I just got an open kit today that I bought on ebay, windshields cracked. Is there any way to make a repair that won't show? |
PM me your address and i'll send you some Monogram T-Bird glass if you want
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Firefly
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 12:44 am Post subject: |
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| jake wrote: | No way to repair that I know of. If it were me,,and it was, I would fabricate a new one from clear plastic. When I did mine I used a piece of plastic from a package (I forgot what it was) but the plastic was crystal clear, flat and plyable. I used my cracked one as a template. I slowly, carefully bent it to conform to the window frame size. I used tape and spray paint to tape off/paint my window trim. And luckily it turned out even better than the original. I make most of my side windows this way because I hate the little dimples they put in them for the air intakes. Here is a pic, its the rear window. Hope your car works out.
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That looks great - one question - how did you secure the window in place?
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jake
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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I use tiny amounts of elmers glue on the inside edge. invisible.  |
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BrAkEs4L|fe
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| Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 4:49 am Post subject: |
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| jake wrote: | | No way to repair that I know of. If it were me,,and it was, I would fabricate a new one from clear plastic. When I did mine I used a piece of plastic from a package (I forgot what it was) but the plastic was crystal clear, flat and plyable. |
You can get that from anywhere. Toy packagaing is a huge source to get flat, clear material for making windows. My daughter used to get Barbie dolls for birthdays and Christmases and that was gold for me when she would throw the boxes away. So the next special occasion when you're around kids, see if you can snag the leftover boxes 
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Rocketman
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| Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Again, I can dig out a spare fresh glass and mail it if interested on the PIF
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jhef83
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| Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 12:41 am Post subject: |
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You guys ever forget you posted something?  It's a 70 Cuda, I think I'll try making one and see how it goes. Thanks for the tips and the offer Rocketman. Not to sure how I'll secure it though. May end up with a mess on my hands. |
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jake
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| Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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the nice thing is; theres plenty of plastic, and if you first dont succeed, try try again, and again, and again,,  . And then heave it out the window! |
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