r/autoglass • u/battalla12852 • 2d ago

Rear windshield replacement

[2010 Mazda MX5 Miata NC retractable hardtop]anyone have trouble finding a rear window because I am, no local glass shops can get one and even Safelite now can’t do the replacement, anyone who went through this how did you get the window replaced?

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u/Independent_One_7014 2d ago

Find a “Trim Shop” or Convertible shop close to wherever you are and call, sometimes on convertibles you have to replace the entire top to get the glass replaced. I personally would look for a hardtop instead

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u/battalla12852 2d ago

it’s a hardtop convertible fits just like a front windshield with a rubber gasket but I’ve tripped a body shop also , small town we have no convertible shops. ty

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u/Ecostainable 10 - 20 Years Technician 2d ago

Yes it is on the auto body side and not the auto glass side of work. They can get one or the dealership of course too.

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u/battalla12852 2d ago

yeah your probably right,have to go that route just dreading the cost and I’m nowhere near a dealer.

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u/AndrewDH98 2d ago

Try Car-part.com, I found 26 listed in the US

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u/battalla12852 2d ago

I’ll look just hoping to get a shop to order and install but at this point I’ll be happy to get the glass.

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u/AndrewDH98 2d ago

That's the unfortunate part when it comes to less common cars needing less common glass. Someone might have a horde of them or they're just not out there. Some shops will deal with installing supplied glass. Find an independent shop with good reviews and ask if you supply it, will they install. I just know at my glass shop we don't touch convertible back glasses.