Rear window stitching

[cmr2payne]

Has anyone had there rear window stitching repair, mine ha come apart in one area. I have seen this guy on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dl
anyone used him, £150 to restitch it

Cheers

Chris

[lockhart flawse]

No, but if it's any help I was quoted £200 to re-stitch the rear screen by someone up here who is well-known in local TVR circles.

L.F.

[cmr2payne]

L.F.
who was that who repaired yours, how long did it take

[cmr2payne]

anyone know anyone in the midlands or used the ebay guy

[JonRB]

Mine started coming away about 18 months ago and I used clear silicone sealant to glue the perspex back onto the fabric. Because silicone sealant isn't actually an adhesive (although it works well as one) it can be peeled off easily when the time comes to properly restitch it.

Thing is, I've never got round to having it restitched. On 2 occasions now it's got slightly worse and I've just redone it with sealant again.

[K4TRV]

The going rate is from £150 upwards.

The repair/replace rear plastic window (the proper repair) does need the hood to be to be removed from the car to be stiched and that's the rub !!

So long as your "repairer" appreciates what he's taking on then under £200 is a good deal.

I was quoted £225 and had to bring the hood to the repairer already removed !!! Found another for £150 who did it all. !!

It's quite a tussle getting to the hood bolts and removing the wiring from the interior light.

Enjoy.

Trev McM

Edited by K4TRV on Monday 15th January 14:01

[Copco]

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[Rum Runner]

if its just the stitching , go to the yacht chandlery get a half moon needle (half moon shape , goes in and out of hole easy when material is under tension)strong and stainless steel, and a palm ( strong giant thimble which is in the middle of your palm so can push hard) , and some black thread for Bimini's / sprayhoods from sail maker or chandlery . If you follow the original stitching holes you will not be able to tell the difference . The yarn is also much stronger, though same thickness as original . It will coast you about £15 .Its the same as repairing boat sail and hood / covers, easy 1/2 hr.Try www.mailspeed.com.

Edited by Rum Runner on Saturday 20th January 22:11

[moresauce]

If you read the guys Ebay feedback it all seems very positive but there is no recent feedback from buyers all over 6 months old???

[Al 450]

Rum Runner said:

if its just the stitching , go to the yacht chandlery get a half moon needle (half moon shape , goes in and out of hole easy when material is under tension)strong and stainless steel, and a palm ( strong giant thimble which is in the middle of your palm so can push hard) , and some black thread for Bimini's / sprayhoods from sail maker or chandlery . If you follow the original stitching holes you will not be able to tell the difference . The yarn is also much stronger, though same thickness as original . It will coast you about £15 .Its the same as repairing boat sail and hood / covers, easy 1/2 hr.Try www.mailspeed.com.

Edited by Rum Runner on Saturday 20th January 22:11

Noticed that mine's coming apart as well this weekend, figured I might as well replace the rear screen at the same time. Can you buy the screens separately or this a job best left to the professionals?

[Wildfire]

I paid £200 on short notice to have a new rear window put into my S3. The place took off the rear hood completely, scraped all the old glue off, then re glued it with a new window.

[Rum Runner]

Al 450 said:

Rum Runner said:

if its just the stitching , go to the yacht chandlery get a half moon needle (half moon shape , goes in and out of hole easy when material is under tension)strong and stainless steel, and a palm ( strong giant thimble which is in the middle of your palm so can push hard) , and some black thread for Bimini's / sprayhoods from sail maker or chandlery . If you follow the original stitching holes you will not be able to tell the difference . The yarn is also much stronger, though same thickness as original . It will coast you about £15 .Its the same as repairing boat sail and hood / covers, easy 1/2 hr.Try www.mailspeed.com.

Edited by Rum Runner on Saturday 20th January 22:11

Noticed that mine's coming apart as well this weekend, figured I might as well replace the rear screen at the same time. Can you buy the screens separately or this a job best left to the professionals?

Al 450
Its o.k for repairing small- ish areas but for a hole window best to leave that for the pro's.Would not want to mess up a new screen.