06 Beetle convertible top problem

[Dwayne1m]

Yep, the top has come unglued from the rear window. I tried gluing it back on but the top is curled and stiff with no ability to stretch so I have very little mating surface. Here is my idea....to add material to the top so I have more of a mating surface to glue to the rear window. I'm thinking a 3" strip sewn into the top would give me enough material to have an adequate mating surface to glue it back on. I'm not overly concerned about looks at this time. I just need to keep that window attached. Thoughts?

[TDCTDI]

I’ve seen where upholstery shops remove the glass & see in one of the PVC windows. Past that, you get to replace the top, nothing will bond to the old glass or the top because of the failed adhesive.
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[Dwayne1m]

I've successfully glued the bottom of the rear window to the canvas and that is holding for 2 years now. I used Rhino Glue. But the top of the window there just isn't enough of a mating surface to be able to "get a bite", plus I believe the top has shrunk with age and the canvas isn't as flexible as it once was. Even if I lose 1" of window that wouldn't bother me at all. The price of a top is $700+ and that is with me installing it, so I'm looking at all alternatives.