Rear Window

[Dave Williams]

I have a 1.9 Z3 1997 and would like to know if all Z'ds of this age have the Zipped in rear window, the reason I ask is I cannot find the Zip to do a replacement.
thank youin advance.
Dave Williams

 

[hard top]

Short reply, non OEM softtop's do not have a zipped in window.

 

[Dave Williams]

Only had the Car a week so how do I tell if it's a aftermarket hood please

 

[hard top]

Because you do not have the zip in rear window.

 

[Antm72]

You should see the zip clearly if you look at the outer edge from inside the car.
If you can not see it it will be aftermarket..

 

[Dave Williams]

Thank you Antm72

 

[hard top]

And, sorry to say, if you need a new rear window, you are looking at a new soft top but some members on here have had new ones fitted that were not that expensive compared to the price of a new window and the job of fitting it.

 

[jonco]

.............to do a replacement...........

Why do you need a replacement Dave - existing one scratched or cracked?

 

[Dave Williams]

Why do you need a replacement Dave - existing one scratched or cracked?

ALL misted and wife wont drive it like that (MMMM maybe a good thing )

 

[GazHyde]

You can probably improve the hazing on the rear screen with either Autoglym SRP or Grey Gate Plastic polish. My first Z3 had a really badly misted rear screen, but came up lovely afterwards...

Here is a pic of midway through using SRP on it.

 

[jonco]

ALL misted and wife wont drive it like that (MMMM maybe a good thing )

@GazHyde has already given the answer but if you have any scratching then Brasso is as good as any for removal - use the wadding not liquid.

 

[Nifty Fifty]

Used Autoglym SRP on mine and it done the job, still got a small spot but a vast improvement on what I started with. Worth a try.

 

[t-tony]

I found that it's difficult to get any real pressure on the window with whatever product you choose to use. I got a piece of 1" thick wood wrapped in a towel and got my assistant to hold it against the opposite side which I was cleaning.

Tony.

 

[Dave Williams]

Thank you all for the kind suggestions I will give it a go with the Autoglym SRP and keep you informed
keep up the good work Guys n Gals X

 

[5harp3y]

PLASTX polish from meguires is also really good

 

[Farvardeen]

yep just polish it up

 

[littlefeller]

rear windows - there a real pain in the crack to change, (zipper type) i did mine by myself along with loads of swearing but i managed it in the end

 

[oldcarman]

It's recommended that two people work on the new window, make it much easier and far less swearing involved! JIM