Rear window coming away from bonding

gort · 24 Nov 2019 at 12:17

The rear window is starting to lift in a mk1 Focus. In heavy rain some water beads down the inside of the window and I can pull it away a couple of mm and see a gap.

Any reason not to remove it and have a go with one of the bonding kits (ones with the primer, sealant etc.) for around £15?

Have been giving it a read up and see people stating it can be a faff and "leave it to the experts" but these are talking about front windscreens, this is a rear window on a 20 year old car and it looks straight forward from what I can see.

Anyone know a ball park figure for a pro to do it (remove, clean off old sealant and replace)?

Ta

koooowweeee · 24 Nov 2019 at 13:14

Not the same but a windscreen replacement is £90 supplied and fitted for a tranny van so I doubt it will cost all that much to sort your back window out if the glass is fine

Problem you have is, if you break it while taking it off your in a bit of trouble if it rains

gort · 25 Nov 2019 at 13:25

Yeah, maybe not worth the risk of it shattering in this weather.

Just got a quote of £80 done on the driveway. Am willing to stump that up.
Need to check though that if they break it, they cover it!

Cheers

DXP55 · 26 Nov 2019 at 13:02

20 yr old Focus then black gaffa tape should do it fine.

Jez · 26 Nov 2019 at 13:10

DXP55 said:
20 yr old Focus then black gaffa tape should do it fine.

I was going to say the same, but would have favoured the upmarket solution of some clear or black silicone from Screwfix.

SquirrelMadness · 26 Nov 2019 at 18:45

Did it on my mk1 Focus rear quarter window 3 years ago and it's holding up fine. Masterbond? Remove old adhesive with a sharp chisel, primer both the glass and body, stick on with polyurethane adhesive, leave to dry.