Permanent Fix for the plastic window tabs

[Rob]

Hey gang,
Just got my metal brackets in the mail and looking forward to having operational windows again (no fun in Florida!).

Anyone have a specific recommendation on brand/type of glue??

Thanks all,

Rob

[taylorRichie]

I used Commercial Grade Hot glue sticks from Lowes.

Also available form Harbor Freight, etc. No problems so far. 3 months.

[rowhard]

Well, I haven't seen or heard from Eric, Pho2gr4, But I do know he is up to his back side with wedding shoot's, plus he has (as of a few months ago anyway) a new love of his life and she also is a photographer and his business manager I think. Am sure once the wedding season calms down, he will reappear.

[kpaske]

Actually Eric and I exchanged a couple of PM's a few weeks ago, and he was in the middle of moving as well. Said he'd send the footage my way when he had a chance to locate it, so hopefully we'll be able to get the video together sometime soon.

[SBC]

Hey gang,
Just got my metal brackets in the mail and looking forward to having operational windows again (no fun in Florida!).

Anyone have a specific recommendation on brand/type of glue??

Thanks all,

Rob

Commercial Grade Hot glue! Here in the valley of hell.....also known as phoenix AZ Mine is still holding after a year with all these 100+ days we love sooooooooooooo much.

Hot Glue stays rubbery which is a good thing cause it wont deform and will continue to grip the glass

[dietz99vcross]

Two questions on doing this repair.

1. After removing the door panel I noticed that someone (either stereo installer or window tint installer) just slashed and removed the vapor barrier. Other than my window not working forever I have not noticed anything wrong with the door. Should I attempt to replace the barrier, and if so with what?

2. I have removed the window but I have no idea on how to remove the plastic clips that are glued onto the window. What is the best way to remove these clips?

thanks for any assistance - Mike

[Ldub]

Two questions on doing this repair.

1. After removing the door panel I noticed that someone (either stereo installer or window tint installer) just slashed and removed the vapor barrier. Other than my window not working forever I have not noticed anything wrong with the door. Should I attempt to replace the barrier, and if so with what?


thanks for any assistance - Mike

You can easily make a new vapor barrier out of some four mil poly (any good hardware store/builders supply), but patching it with some duct tape will be almost as effective...

[dietz99vcross]

Alright, this goes down as the easiest repair I have done on the VX yet. The actually installing the bracket was way to easy. Getting the door panel removed - 5 minutes max. Finding the right size socket to undo the two screws (to tight for the screwdriver, afraid it would strip) - 10mm - 4 minutes. Pulling the window out (no guts, no glory) 30 seconds. Realizing the plastic clips were not even broken - doesn't count in total time. Scraping off old glue and cleaning window - 5 minutes. Gluing new bracket in place - 2 minutes. Letting it dry - as much as you feel is needed, I waited 2 hours. Reinstalling window and attaching the two bolts - 5 minutes. Testing and adjusting window - another 5 minutes tops. I am leaving the panel off a few days just to make sure all is good, but overall I am very pleased with how easy this replacement was. Thanks for making these.

I made one adjustment when installing these. I first put the window in and tightened everything down and the window was very sluggish towards the top. I lowered it loosened the bolts a half turn raised it up, all seemed good, and lowered it and tightened them up. All seems good.

Thanks to everyone who gave input on this posting. It really helped with the install. Mike

[Solitude]

BUMPED for the new members. welcome

[BeeVenom]

Just sent an order in to Tim. THANKS, Scott in Michigan

[DK]

Looks like I'm going to have to do both windows. From what I've been reading it seems the brackets are the best choice.

Would someone post the contact info for the brackets? Thanks.

EDIT: Just checked. Is it still the SBC link?

[Ldub]

Looks like I'm going to have to do both windows. From what I've been reading it seems the brackets are the best choice.

Would someone post the contact info for the brackets? Thanks.

EDIT: Just checked. Is it still the SBC link?

Yep, click here: http://www.streetboutiquecustoms.com/vx.htm , scroll down, click the first "buy now" button you see, enjoy...

[DK]

Thanks.

[lasturbo]

So everyone above is talking about when the window "tilts" when going down I assume. Mine makes a snap/pop sound intermitt. for a split second just when it starts to go down from the closed position. Is that the same thing or something else causing that? I pulled the panel off and my main holding bracket(to the glass) is in tact but I did notice the plastic guide in tact but alot of play in it. I greased everything up, lubed the tracks, and tried it and still does it at will. Any thoughts or experiences? Thanks.

[mrtew]

How did the cable itself look? My plastic tabs were fine but my window regulator cable was shredding and making a snapping crackling sound. Had to have it replaced.

BTW I still have my metal tabs that I ordered from SBC because I didn't need them if anyone who does wants to buy them off me instead of getting him to make more for you!