Temporaly fixing a broken side window.

Clear Vinyl & Gorilla brand Duct Tape

The window got busted out, and a plastic bag taped to the vehicle wasn't cutting it.

The plastic I used is Vinyl from the Walmart Crafts section. Sold as table cloth cover. Any clear vinyl should work from any place you can get it. It is also sold as heavy duty window winterizing film.

The vinyl is very heavy, slightly stretchy, and nearly crystal clear. It doesn't drum going down the road if you stretch it tight.

The tape was Gorilla Tape. I have always been a fan of 3M Scotch brand, but also became a fan of Gorilla after this window fix.

[jerky]

You should have recorded this on a day when your underground volcano was less active.

[mamaluco]

Thank Heaven for Youtube-I knew someone would post something like this!! Thank you!!!

[jayt]

Auto zone has a clear film and th adhesive tape in a package for $7. had to fix my back window and this worked

[maksimkazanski]

Thank you Mike for posting this video! It helped me to fix passenger's window in my Camry for upcoming cold days before appointment.
Vinyl bought in Joann Fabrics and Craft store. 16-gauge worked fine for me ~5 $/y after discount. Black Duck Tape ~$8 in Advance Auto Parts.

[miamiles]

Oh my goodness thank you so much for this video. My window won't roll up and I can't afford to pay a mechanic right now

[dennisbraxton]

Thanks for posting my truck was broken into i look on YouTube to see how to install plastic.when I saw your video I was very impressed I did adopt your idea and it turned out perfect.Thank you so much

[MikeCreuzer]

It's a piece of clear vinyl table cloth I bought off a roll at Walmart in the fabrics department and duct tape.

[Mel-]

damn never thought of this I work at walmart so I have access to clear vinyl in fabric department. I had drunk drive smash my door in so i can't never open it again. I was thinking hard how to cover the window, and now you gave me good idea! thank you!

[dmullz]

you're the man! My window got smashed into tonight. I'm going to try your technique tomorrow ! Thanks :D

[KidaleSmith]

you're the smartest man in the world THANK YOU

[dezzij]

Same thing happened to me. Someone broke my window and didn't steal a thing. Definitely doing this. Thank you

[robertphoenix]

This was very helpful. I used a 12 guage clear vinyl plastic that was easy to work with. It's supposed to snow here in the Baltimore/ D.C. area and that will be the real test. 

[Ladysugarshaft]

Great temporary fix. Thanks for posting!

[dbdeion]

yes kids, you wanna pull that blade straight towards your face. Excellent job

[melissamiller]

Sadly my window was busted on Valentine's Day. It's will be fixed tomorrow evening but this tutorial saved me until then. Thank you very much!

[dlewis]

Thanks one of my car computer that controls the windows went bad and my back windows are down by 5". I was looking for a temporary solution that didn't look trashy. The vinyl cost $1 at Walmart and it looks great

[yolandaroth]

Thank you for your help! I really appreciate it!

[mbrady]

Hi Mike.  Just wanted to say THANK YOU.  I found myself in the same situation and hoped someone had an idea to share on a temporary low cost fix.

[crochetbabe]

I with you would have shown the packaging. I will look on Walmart website to see if I can find it. I was in an accident that broke my window ... in so much need of this so Thank you!!! Currently using a cleaners clear plastic bag .... soooo much noise, not a pleasant ride AT ALL!!!

[sergioflores]

good job hope to see the same results on my car someone broke into my suv and broke the back passengers window. hope it works thanks for the video