Author Topic: mk5 5 door rear quarter window  (Read 1255 times)

Offline bonkers78

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mk5 5 door rear quarter window
« on: 13 August 2012, 20:12 »
hi all. can anyone give me any ideas on how to change the rear door quarter glass please? my insurance want £100 excess to replace but iv managed to get the glass cheaper so i can do it myself. any tips,advice will be greatly appreciated! thanks guys 

Offline Jimble

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Re: mk5 5 door rear quarter window
« Reply #1 on: 13 August 2012, 21:47 »
You'd most likely be better off taking the glass to a fitter, buying the sealant and getting a cutter to get the old one out will probably set you back a few quid.

Plus there is always the chance you'll mess it up. :undecided:
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Offline bonkers78

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Re: mk5 5 door rear quarter window
« Reply #2 on: 13 August 2012, 22:08 »
thanks for your advice jimble. as far as im aware the rear quarter isnt bonded it fits in the door seal. very fiddly but doable. cheers anyway

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Re: mk5 5 door rear quarter window
« Reply #3 on: 13 August 2012, 22:49 »
Indeed, i didn't read the title properly, sorry fella.
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