have search the site and cannot find out about changing plastic rear window to glass , have a w reg s2000 and have had enough of the mist i see in the rear, honda cambridge said it is possible but would not do it, can buy rear screen for

 

The glass windscreen is much smaller than the plastic screen, so the only way to go from plastic to glass is the fit an entire new softtop. StevenM has done this, and will probably be along shortly with pricing / experience.

There are products which will revive plastic screens - chris wells recommended a product named "HindSightt".

 

I didn't think you could replace the plastic window with a glass one, as they are different sizes.

You can buy an 02 hood and glass (I don't think you can replace just the glass on an 02 hood as it is bonded in), but it isn't cheap - can't remember how much, but several

 

Hindsight is good but expensive. BMW do one for their convertibles - costs about

 

About a year ago I downloaded a nice easy guide from this site

"2002 Glass Convertible Top on 2000-2001 Frame
Submitted by Clovis, North Texas S2000 Owners Club"

I've still got the pdf file if the orginal has been deleted, email at hdsmobility@aol.com or respond to this post if you want a copy of the file.

Regards to cost ?

 

Before going to all the expense of a replacement ,try popping into your local BMW dealer and buying a tube of their plastic rear screen cleaner .Its the best product Ive used for the price under

 

Does it get scratches and scuffs out with enough elbow grease, or just the milkiness? Previous owner of my car used it with the HT on almost all the time, screen is pretty clear, but has huge scuff marks on it where it touched when folded up.
Either that or, at the risk of hijacking this thread, can you just replace the flexible screens with new (flexible) ones?

 

Ehee I'll try that too,

 

about the BMW product for the rear wind screen cleaner, BMW did finally do something that came up trumps,

Part number is 81 22 9 407 665

Rear window cleaner

 

I guess that is what the dealer quote to s2uk of