I had tried to attach my original latches a number of times in the past with several different products meant for the purpose, and they always fell off. I saw a post about the stuff that Allison's sells, RapidFix, and bought some,...
I glued and clamped my vent windows latches (with just a dusting of the second part (powder), and they are STUCK to the vent windows!
Affixed and functional now, after years in the glovebox!
I was really surprised!
I'll bet you'll be pleased with the product too.
Todd.

The universal slide on 76994 replacement latches by Doorman get the job done for around $10 if you lost your original ones and are available through your local Advance, OReilly, etc with no shipping and many times no waiting. I didn't have to cut or modify anything to install them. They slide on however an adhesive can be used if you want.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dor ... 17190442-P

These are exactly what I have had installed for a number of years. Trying now to get the car back to original.

Okay I tried the Rapid fix. I tried various thicknesses tore them off, reaffixed, repositioned (cleaning after each application with a razor blade and alcohol). Until I could no longer remove them regardless how hard I tried. Per “Diesel’s” advice, a light dusting of powder, was the best. I’ve got to tell you, these things are solid! They look so much better than the alternatives. If they fall off . . . I have VW latches to install. But looking at those original frames, I really was reticent to take my Dremel cut-off blade to them (it would be hard to replace them now-a-days). They look so good, hope it holds up.

Sorry “Wetminkey” told me the proper application, thanks so much!

I'm really glad that stuff worked for you!
Another member posted about how well it worked for him, and I had great luck with it, so I was glad to recommend it.
I can open my vent windows now without worrying about the latches coming off! And I can even latch them closed,...again, without worrying. I hope you find your's to be just as functional, now.
Spread the word, tcrooks!
Todd.

Well, a month in the hot sun, under a car cover, both wing window latches popped off. I may glue again, but the VW latches are next.

tcrooks wrote:Well, a month in the hot sun, under a car cover, both wing window latches popped off. I may glue again, but the VW latches are next.

What VW latches are you referring to? I've pretty much given up on glueing the originals. I don't know what the Italian originally used, but I've yet to find something that lasts more than a few months.

See Wetminkey’s message of Nov. 29th below:

Just be mindful that you need to use 100% alcohol (sometimes called film remover) and not drug store alcohol which is up to 30% water to clean the glass before applying any adhesives. You can also use pure Acetone.

Any minute amounts of oil from your skin, perspiration (even what evaporates from an un-gloved hand) or old adhesive left behind will likely react over time and cause the bond to fail.

Enlisting the services of a automotive glass shop may be the next best step to take before cutting up your window frames. I understand issues from sun which can be greatly amplified by some car covers since I live in the Deep South however there are non-consumer grade adhesives available that will hold up for years that auto glass shops will have better access too along with training and experience in using them.

Good advise DieselSpider, I did use drug store isopropyl alcohol. I will try again with 100% alcohol film remover. To be continued. . .

tcrooks wrote:See Wetminkey’s message of Nov. 29th below:

Thanks. For some reason I thought you might have been referring to another type.