rear window

rickjkerstetter · 11-29-2007, 04:18 PM

Hey guys, The rear window in my 2000 S2000 has fogged up to the point where i cannot see out of it. The car was absolutely babied (less than 7k miles) but I understand theres no stopping that from happening with time. Is there a cheap fix? can I replace it with glass and if so any ideas how much it would cost?

Java Junky · 11-29-2007, 04:32 PM

Rick, the plastic rear window is a pretty good indicator'a the condition of your top. Before ya go crazy fixin' 'r replacin' the rear window, make sure you're not doon it n' then when you're done the top's godda be replaced anyway.
As for cleanin' the plastic, you can bring most clear plastic back to damned near original with somethin' like Mecquiers (I know I'm spellin' that wrong . . . wait a minnitt . . the way I spell . . . who'z gonna notice?) but the original finish ain't there no more n' that's whut allows it to last as long as it does for it's first tour'a duty.
Bringin' it back with somethin' like Mecguiers (See above) will have it goin' hazy on you again in short order.
'Hope that's at least a little help.
Be well n' good luck,
Java

jagg · 11-29-2007, 04:33 PM

Hi Rick,

they make a plastic polish that you can try on it before you go thinking about replacing it. It's the same kind of stuff you'd use if the plastic lenses on your headlamps were fogging up. Auto parts stores will have it, and it's an easy enough task. Worth a shot, at a minimum.

Good Luck,
jagg

desmo4 · 11-29-2007, 04:41 PM

Novus # 2 will clear it up. Any polish will take a lot of work to get results.

Jonathan

rickjkerstetter · 11-30-2007, 12:41 PM

Yea the top is in great condition besides the back window. It definatly doesnt need replaced. So is it true that you could maybe replace the plastic for glass that comes in them now? ulitmatly thats what i want to do. Thanks for the help.

matt3542466 · 11-30-2007, 01:49 PM

I have a 2000 also. That back window just sucks. You can buy the plastic window cleaner. It works well for about a month then it tends to fog back up. I am about to buy a new top anyways because mine is almost shot with the small tears on the sides from when it hits when you put the top down. If you have the money i would suggest buying a new top with the glass rear window. The fog will only get worse sorry.....Hope this was help

s2000gb · 12-01-2007, 01:16 PM

I have a 2000 also and my window does that but regular old glass cleaner works for me. It always comes clean but looks like crap if i dont do it every week or so. I only have 20000 on my 2000 also so it has been well taken care of the windows are junk.

itsthewifes · 12-03-2007, 04:56 PM

The stuff Java Junky is trying to spell works pretty good, but it does not last a long time. Can you replace the plastic window with glass like in the later models?

s2000gb · 12-03-2007, 05:03 PM

yes but you have to convert the whole top

bobby2002s2k. · 12-09-2007, 06:03 PM

I know when i spit in my dive goggles it keeps them from fogin up,lol. J/k Dont try that.haha. I have no answer?

Java Junky · 12-09-2007, 09:46 PM

N' you wonder why nobody on the site invites ya over bobby?
Jus' curious . . . when you spit in your facemask, izzatt with, 'r, without a chaw innitt?
('Still gonna ge'cha ta go on a snipe hunt with us. You kin spit all ya like)
Be well,
Java

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS · 05-15-2008, 12:15 PM

Sorry to HiJACK this thread, but is there any way to tint the rear plastic window?

11-29-2007, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 78	rear window Hey guys, The rear window in my 2000 S2000 has fogged up to the point where i cannot see out of it. The car was absolutely babied (less than 7k miles) but I understand theres no stopping that from happening with time. Is there a cheap fix? can I replace it with glass and if so any ideas how much it would cost?

11-29-2007, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Rick, the plastic rear window is a pretty good indicator'a the condition of your top. Before ya go crazy fixin' 'r replacin' the rear window, make sure you're not doon it n' then when you're done the top's godda be replaced anyway. As for cleanin' the plastic, you can bring most clear plastic back to damned near original with somethin' like Mecquiers (I know I'm spellin' that wrong . . . wait a minnitt . . the way I spell . . . who'z gonna notice?) but the original finish ain't there no more n' that's whut allows it to last as long as it does for it's first tour'a duty. Bringin' it back with somethin' like Mecguiers (See above) will have it goin' hazy on you again in short order. 'Hope that's at least a little help. Be well n' good luck, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-29-2007, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 523	Novus # 2 will clear it up. Any polish will take a lot of work to get results. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

12-09-2007, 06:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
bobby2002s2k. S2K 4 life!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 258	I know when i spit in my dive goggles it keeps them from fogin up,lol. J/k Dont try that.haha. I have no answer? __________________ ITs been over a year and i still cant keep my foot off the floor!

12-09-2007, 09:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	N' you wonder why nobody on the site invites ya over bobby? Jus' curious . . . when you spit in your facemask, izzatt with, 'r, without a chaw innitt? ('Still gonna ge'cha ta go on a snipe hunt with us. You kin spit all ya like) Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-29-2007, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,449	Hi Rick, they make a plastic polish that you can try on it before you go thinking about replacing it. It's the same kind of stuff you'd use if the plastic lenses on your headlamps were fogging up. Auto parts stores will have it, and it's an easy enough task. Worth a shot, at a minimum. Good Luck, jagg

11-30-2007, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 78	Yea the top is in great condition besides the back window. It definatly doesnt need replaced. So is it true that you could maybe replace the plastic for glass that comes in them now? ulitmatly thats what i want to do. Thanks for the help.

11-30-2007, 01:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
matt3542466 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18	I have a 2000 also. That back window just sucks. You can buy the plastic window cleaner. It works well for about a month then it tends to fog back up. I am about to buy a new top anyways because mine is almost shot with the small tears on the sides from when it hits when you put the top down. If you have the money i would suggest buying a new top with the glass rear window. The fog will only get worse sorry.....Hope this was help

12-01-2007, 01:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
s2000gb Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 97	I have a 2000 also and my window does that but regular old glass cleaner works for me. It always comes clean but looks like crap if i dont do it every week or so. I only have 20000 on my 2000 also so it has been well taken care of the windows are junk.

12-03-2007, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
itsthewifes Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lou., KY Posts: 15	The stuff Java Junky is trying to spell works pretty good, but it does not last a long time. Can you replace the plastic window with glass like in the later models?

12-03-2007, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
s2000gb Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 97	yes but you have to convert the whole top

05-15-2008, 12:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 85	Sorry to HiJACK this thread, but is there any way to tint the rear plastic window? __________________ Neighborhood Legends-Chicago Proud Chicago Lowrider Council Member

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