Hi, the plastic window in my cab roof is split and fogged. Is it possible to replace it? It has a double stitch fixing. If so can you recommend anyone?
Flute
Is it possible to change the rear plastic window on my cab?
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Gert_8
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It's a difficult DIY job, but not impossible - some of the guys have managed to do this.
I would suggest a professional hood company like the car hood warehouse, as I'm sure the roof has to come off for you to do it, which is a ball-ache of a job in itself.
I would suggest a professional hood company like the car hood warehouse, as I'm sure the roof has to come off for you to do it, which is a ball-ache of a job in itself.
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Thankyou I have sent an email.
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i bonded mine in and its still holding up well, but tbh the only reason i went down the bond route was because my hood is a bit tired and I plan to fit a full new hood at some point so its just a temp fix.
tbh it came out alot better than I expected.
if you choose to try and stitch one in yourself it will take about 3 days I would say given the amount of daylight we have at the moment
tbh it came out alot better than I expected.
if you choose to try and stitch one in yourself it will take about 3 days I would say given the amount of daylight we have at the moment
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What type of plastic did you use? Also what did you bond it in with?
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not sure on the type of bond my mate got it for me I'll ask him.Flute wrote:What type of plastic did you use? Also what did you bond it in with?
Flute
this was the plastic I used.........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAR-PVC-TAR ... 43c23ba84f
to make life easier you need to cut a piece of board to size and prop it up behind the window gap, this makes fitting alot easier and gives you something to push against to create a nice seal for the bond. it also allows you to get a tight non saggy finish. I also pinned the window in place first before applying the bond. does that make sense?
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