86 951 Driver

Would it be a bad idea to reseal the top portion of my hatch but also use some sealant to glue the top trim piece into place? I think it might last a little longer.

Peckster

I forced some silicone seal into the gap between the metal frame and the glass 7 or 8 ago, it really tightened it up and got rid of squeaks. Not sure what you mean by trim piece.

86 951 Driver

THe trim piece that covers up the gap on the top of the hatch.

klm2500hd

Would make it very difficult to remove later I would think. Just finished up the reseal last weekend, and that was why I didn't do it. Has the same thought as you.

86 951 Driver

Anyone ever used JB Weld instead of windows weld?

mytrplseven

If you search the site you'll find all kinds of approaches, including jb weld, for this issue. take your pick

JimV8

The most appropriate sealant to use is polyurethane.

86 951 Driver

Crude drawing of what I want to do. Has anyone had luck with this?

86 951 Driver

I just called safelite auto glass, and supposedly they will reseal our hatched for $180. Anyone ever have that done? I'm curious if that has ever worked.

Sentinelist

Great idea- I would totally do that. Definitely have some squeaks going on back there but I can't tell where exactly. Can anyone confirm Safelite or another similar windshield company?

PorscheDoc

Are you sure they aren't just quoting a new hatch seal plus install (on the body) versus actually resealing the glass to the frame?

86 951 Driver

The told me that is a remove and replace glass price of doing the rear hatch. I was really shocked to hear that. She said it would be a lot more for a brand new hatch though. I mentioned what was wrong with mine and what needed to be done to fix it and she said that is a standard removal and reseal. They will primer the glass and reinstall it with new sealant. Sounded pretty legit to me?

Damian in NJ

Noted Porsche restoration experts the Paterek Brothers did a hatch reseal on my 968 coupe. After which they said they'd never do another!

86 951 Driver

The guy's shop I have my car at right now said Hell No. He has done a lot of work with 944's. he said no matter what he did they always split again. Safelite there might be a warranty involved. I am looking at options since I am going to have the rear glass tinted.

Sentinelist

Let's keep this going and see if someone will play guinea pig. I'm also planning to have tint put on FWIW (next spring).