Rear screen problem - Page 2 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

I have a 2001 986 S which I’ve owned for ten years and SORNed for the last five, but has now been serviced and put back on the road. Drives like a dream and feels like a new car. One problem however. It originally had the early hood with the plastic rear screen, but a previous owner replaced it so it now has the glass screen ‘facelift’ version. I’ve recently noticed that the rear screen surround is beginning to detach itself from the glass. The hood still works fine but I now live in fear that one day it may go down and refuse to come back up – or even worse, get stuck half way! I have now had several garages and glass specialists tell me they can’t help. Any suggestions before I get out the Araldite and bodge it myself? (My compromise will be to keep the hood down all the time, and fit a cover when necessary, as I don’t have a garage.) Left side Right side is fine

In truth your only viable options are either bodge it yourself, or buy a used hood. The rest of the hood looks tired so I'd start looking ....

As I'm only a poor pensioner I'd have to save up for a new roof - if I fix it myself as a temporary option, any ideas how to go about it?

Stealthracer said: As I'm only a poor pensioner I'd have to save up for a new roof - if I fix it myself as a temporary option, any ideas how to go about it? There's a company called Stormsure who make black flexible adhesive for soft tops, might be worth getting a tube of that to fix it. https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/p/m9f6c4/stormsu...

A good number of trimmers who restore classic car roofs and the like should be able to tackle this too i'd have thought.

Thank M138, have ordered a repair kit from Stormsure so we'll have to see how that goes. (If it ever stops raining.)

Another quick query while we're on the subject - would a hood or hardtop from a 987 fit a 986?

I suggest you post your questions on boxa.net - many owners of older cars frequent the site.

Already done that, no useful suggestions yet. Edited by Stealthracer on Friday 28th August 23:06

I maintain my original suggestion, look for another hood because that one isn’t worth spending any money on. Anything you can do yourself needs to withstand use and that isn’t going to be easy. There’s a product called Shoe Goo which might be okay for a while, but it’s only a temporary fix.

V7SLR said: I maintain my original suggestion, look for another hood because that one isn t worth spending any money on. I'm quickly coming to that conclusion!

Where are you based OP?

Stealthracer said: Thank M138, have ordered a repair kit from Stormsure so we'll have to see how that goes. (If it ever stops raining.) Just from my experience of using Stormsure adhesive I would apply it with a cocktail stick, don't put masses on as it's a pita to get off things that shouldn't have. Take your time and perhaps use some masking tape to hold it in place till it goes off. It is vey strong and flexible. Best of luck

Thanks for that, M138. I'm going to wait until the weather's been warm and dry for at least a week before attempting this. TROOPER88, I'm in North Lincolnshire.

TROOPER88 said: Where are you based OP? North Lincolnshire according to his profile.

Stealthracer said: As I'm only a poor pensioner I'd have to save up for a new roof - if I fix it myself as a temporary option, any ideas how to go about it? If you ever decide to replace it, Monsoon Car Hoods in East Sussex do a 986 roof with glass window for around £850, which is bound to be a lot less than an OPC.

So good they named it twice! Thanks, made a note of that.

Stealthracer said: So good they named it twice! Thanks, made a note of that. Damned Smartphones!

Question: Does the fixed glass mean more stress when the hood's down because it doesn't fold like the plastic one? If so, failure seems inevitable. Thought: Try getting one of the specialists who fit new plastic, folding windows into old hoods to quote you for stitching in a new plastic window. Cheapskate: You could DIY it with some new transparent plastic from ebay or wherever. Video below, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLUS0BUMuQI

Another DIY here. Cunning use of magnets! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovGCwnDJ6Qo

Good point, and this does explain why the glass screen is smaller than the plastic one - as the screen doesn't flex, the hood itself has to do more of the donkey work. At the end of the day having a glass screen isn't the be all and end all for me, I'll put up with a plastic one if I have to. (And re-learn the Boxster Chop.)

Stealthracer said: And re-learn the Boxster Chop. Or use one of those floating plastic "noodles" kids have in the swimming pool. Perfect for avoiding the tight fold in plastic window convertibles.