Alfa Spider rear window

[shay1000]

Hi guys,
The little car is performing well, having completed a 2,000 km round trip recently with zero problems. I have some troubles with the hood which I am working through but a major problem I need advice on is rear window replacement.

Mine is totally opaque and rego is soon. I doubt it will pass with the window as it is. Does anyone out there know of a source of replacement windows OR a motor trimmer with experience on this job. The last one I went to just gave me a mouthful of static, a total dickhead.

Sydney/Wollongong area preferred   

[Craig_m67]

Have you tried to polish it out ?

[shay1000]

short answer - yes

[colcol]

The only suggestion i can make is go to a Motor Trimmer that does MG's, Mazda MX-5 and convertables and see what their story is, a normal Motor Trimmer may not touch fold down roofs, the Trimmer i go to, won't touch them, as they are too much trouble, Colin.

[Cool Jesus]

http://www.verdeck.de/cabrio-verdeck-capotta-capote-capota-kap-car-hood-shop/contents/en-uk/d7_alfa-romeo-spider-gtv-916-cabrio-verdeck-convertible-car-hood-top-capote-cappotta-capotta-capota-kap.html

Your looking at 280 euro delivered for just the window on the above link. This was a quick search though, I'm sure I've also found them on eBay. As you know, the window is removable and I imagine that fabrication by local merchants such as mentioned above should be easy. They may wince at a full roof, but surely not just the window section.

[AndrewR]

Hi guys,


Mine is totally opaque and rego is soon. I doubt it will pass with the window as it is.

Sydney/Wollongong area preferred

If you have a two side mirrors you don't need to be able to see through the back window. Just thinking thats all I need when my van has been fully loaded and you cant see out the back window or go with the roof down to be tested!

[Cool Jesus]

Also just noticed, Alfa workshop UK have them in stock also. A little cheaper at $360 odd delivered. Seems like that's the price range though for the rear window. I purchase a lot of parts with Alfa workshop and am very impressed with there service, pricing and fast delivery.

Edit. Tell a lie. Just found one in aus for $225.
http://www.prestigetops.com.au/alfa-romeo/soft-tops-and-windows.html

[shay1000]

I have come across a decent trimmer but have yet to get a quote, I will be seeing him next week, see how it goes.

Thanks again for the advice guys