SL/R129: plastic rear window, replaceable?
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Originally Posted by norton70
canu replace just the plastic window when they get old and yellow, or do u have to replace the entire top...1995 sl600 that i am considering buying, thanks.
you can replace the rear only. 5-600 bucks i think
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I have a '96 SL600 which needed the same thing done. Not because the window was yellow, but... Of the two parts to the soft top (the top and the back) I had the back replaced. Despite the 10 year difference in ages, the match was perfect. The only time you get a hint that they are not from a matched set is when it rains. The water beads up a bit better on the new portion. I'm sure if I wanted, I could have the old part re-treated with waterproofing, but it still repells water fine, so I don't bother. Anyhow, I would suggest you go for it. The price is pretty reasonable, and the car is superb.
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You have three options for getting new plastic rear windows:
1. Have new plastic sewn in. This is the least expensive and some have had it done for as little as $300.
2. Have a new rear top section installed. You can get this OEM or aftermarket and the aftermarket is just as good and a perfect match. I have an aftermarket rear section on mine and it was $800 installed. I was quoted between $800 and $1500 for this job from 4 different shops. Turns out the best shop was also the cheapest in my city.
3. Get a new top. Again you can get OE or aftermarket. I didn't check pricing on this option but you can imagine that it's considerably more then $1500 since the labor alone is huge compared to just replacing the rear section (which is a one day job).
1. Have new plastic sewn in. This is the least expensive and some have had it done for as little as $300.
2. Have a new rear top section installed. You can get this OEM or aftermarket and the aftermarket is just as good and a perfect match. I have an aftermarket rear section on mine and it was $800 installed. I was quoted between $800 and $1500 for this job from 4 different shops. Turns out the best shop was also the cheapest in my city.
3. Get a new top. Again you can get OE or aftermarket. I didn't check pricing on this option but you can imagine that it's considerably more then $1500 since the labor alone is huge compared to just replacing the rear section (which is a one day job).
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Having investigated the same issue - someone suggested that a boat top repair shop at local marina could do this easily. They do lots of these types of repairs daily. Estimate was ~$200 for the back window. Not MB original "glass" material but does it really matter?
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