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Over the phone, most shops want me to replace the top from costs ranging from $1600 to $2200.
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Replace whole top if you are going

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Might as well replace the whole top if you are going to go through the hassle.
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Over the phone, most shops want me to replace the top from costs ranging from $1600 to $2200.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My 99 C4 Cab has the rear plastic window ungluing from the bottom. Anybody have any links to good shops in NJ (or NY)? I have been calling around randomly. Over the phone, most shops want me to replace the top from costs ranging from $1600 to $2200. I found one shop Rayco in East Brunswick that can sew in a new plastic window for $700, however I don't know how good they are. If someone has any quality reasonable cost recommendations, that would be great. I read the threads on the LA guys paying around $400-$500 for their new window...wondering why I can't find the same here :P. thanks, Amir

POST 2Original post

Amir, I am not sure if they would help you since they deal with targa tops however it doesnt hurt to call them. http://www.carsincnj.com/

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I cant help with NJ, But i had the local P-dealer (Carlsen) fix mine. They removed the top and got a local upholstery shop to sew in a new one.... its very common and almost certain to happen. looks good as new and re-inforced with the stiches, and the window seems to be a better plastic Cost was $900 here in CA.

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call these guys, maybe they know of installer in your area since they sell tops. http://www.gahh.com/shop-car-porsche...its-27_57.html give these guys a call too, I think they are in Newark, NJ http://cabrioworld.com/ my guess is that cost of removing the top in order to get at the plastic is steep. Might as well replace the whole top if you are going to go through the hassle.

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http://www.nnjr-pca.com/site/modules...BB2&file=index post your question there, i am sure someone will know

POST 6Original post

Call John Paterek, [phone removed]. He is NNJR-PCA's Body, Paint and Restoration expert and on the NNJR's Technical Committee.

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Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll make sure I post whatever solution I pick for any future NJers with the same problem . thanks, Amir

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