Rear glass for early hardtop

[Bill Blue]

Don't dispair.

If all else fails, sand the stuff off and paint the plexiglass with automotive clear coat, sand and buff like you would a paint job. You don't even have to have the plexi sanded out when applying the paint. The fine scratches will fill perfectly. I did this with a craptastic plexiglass window in a Parish top. Leaves a clear finish that is as good as you are willing to work for. My only problem was internal fracturing in the plexiglass, which the paint could not help.

I think the paint is probably a more durable finish that the plexiglass.

Bill

 

[Highbeam]

I would be interested in a rear window as well. Will watch this thread to see what happens. Up in Canada, so it will be expensive, not much for an alternative.

 

[greenbean]

I would contact a local Plexiglass/Plastics fabricator/shop and see what they have to say

 

[SIVAllan]

What is the going rate for the rear glass in early series hardtops?

I may have an option to buy replacement back glass and would like to offer a fair price.

Thanks in advance,

 

[volvoguys]

The latest word I have (2 weeks ago) from another 'Beamer is that the early Series rear hardtop plexi windscreen is available for $225 plus shipping. The company is:

Aircraft Windshield Company, 10871 Kyle Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, Tel (562)430-8108 Fax (562)598-5109.

Rgds, Mark ..... volvoguys

 

[Hillman]

Anybody buy one? How do you like it?

 

[DanR]

One of our fellow Bemers' bought a rear glass sometime in the last year or so. I'll ask him where He got it...

 

[volvoguys]

Actually, I would appreciate feedback from anybody who may have purchased a screen from Aircraft Windshield. Price? Good quality & nice fit? Accommodating?

Mark ..... volvoguys

 

[99ZoomR]

Hi Mark. I received and installed the rear windshield on my hardtop in late 2015. I wrote about it and attached a pic earlier on this thread. (I think it's post #33.). The folks at Aircraft Windshield were very accommodating and the rear window went in much better and easier than I thought it would. Using the hardtop instead of the soft top has been really nice and I also like the way it looks. I don't remember how long it took to receive it after I ordered it but I don't think is was more than a month. I also had a local upholstery shop install the headliner. The top was already nicely finished in white when I got it, so I didn't have to have it painted. So far the lexan or whatever material is used for the window has held up well to the elements. Hope this helps!

Len

 

[Hillman]

Thanks Len, That was what I was hoping to hear.

Al

 

[BERNARD ROSE]

I am in the process of buying a clean '61 which is very original, including a hardtop. The plexiglass window has a few annoying scratches and I was wondering if these can be polished out. I am reading this and this might be an alternative to polishing out the scratches. I knew about clearcoat but never realized it could be used on a window. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Don't dispair.

If all else fails, sand the stuff off and paint the plexiglass with automotive clear coat, sand and buff like you would a paint job. You don't even have to have the plexi sanded out when applying the paint. The fine scratches will fill perfectly. I did this with a craptastic plexiglass window in a Parish top. Leaves a clear finish that is as good as you are willing to work for. My only problem was internal fracturing in the plexiglass, which the paint could not help.

I think the paint is probably a more durable finish that the plexiglass.

Bill

 

[LarryN]

Who else needs an early series hardtop rear window?

I placed an order yesterday with SS and asked about this - got the same answer. They no longer carry the rear window in stock and refer you to the aircraft place.

I need one too - we should gather up a number of orders to make a group purchase. That might help to drive the price down per unit.

Anybody else need one?

Yes, please add me to the list. Larry