Classic British Engineering Needs Expert Hands
Working on a Lotus Excel (1982-1992) isn't your everyday auto glass job. These wedge-shaped British classics have a unique fiberglass composite body and a distinct rear hatch setup. If your back glass is shattered, cracked, or leaking, you can't just hand the keys to a rookie. At AlexWindshield, we know exactly what it takes to handle vintage sports cars. We treat your Excel with the respect it deserves, ensuring the new back glass fits and functions exactly like it did when it rolled out of the factory.
How We Replace Your Lotus Excel Back Glass
Fiberglass bodies require a completely different touch compared to modern steel or aluminum cars. One bad slip of a cutout wire or knife can gouge the frame badly. Here is exactly how I tackle a back glass replacement on these 80s and 90s classics:
- Protecting the Vintage Interior: Before any tools come out, we tape off the rear hatch area and lay down heavy protective covers over your seats and carpets. Shards of broken glass and chunks of old sealant have no business ruining a classic interior.
- Careful Removal: We carefully cut through the old adhesive holding the glass in place. Because we are dealing with the Excel's composite shell, we take our time to avoid scraping the pinch weld or damaging the surrounding trim pieces—parts that are getting incredibly hard to find these days.
- Surface Prep and Cleaning: Once the old glass is out of the hatch, we strip the old urethane down to a thin, even base layer. We clean the frame thoroughly to remove decades of built-up dirt, then apply a specialized primer to bare spots so the new adhesive gets a solid bite.
- Setting the Glass: We apply a thick bead of high-quality, fast-curing urethane adhesive. Then, we set the new back glass into place, making sure the alignment is dead-on. This guarantees your rear hatch closes properly without any annoying wind noise or water leaks.
Mobile Service Across the GTA
You shouldn't have to drive a classic car with a busted rear window across town to a shop. We bring the tools and the glass right to your driveway. Whether you have your car parked in a garage in Vaughan, you are right in the middle of a restoration project in Richmond Hill, or you need a reliable fix in Markham, our mobile service vans cover the entire Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Get Your Lotus Back on the Road
Don't let a damaged rear window keep your classic parked in the garage. Trust AlexWindshield for straightforward, expert mobile auto glass services. We do the job right the first time, and we back up our work with a rock-solid Lifetime Warranty against leaks and workmanship defects. Reach out today and let's get your Lotus Excel ready for the road.