What is a quick and easy way to temporarily cover a broken side window in my car?

Question

It is the rear quarter panel window. I'm thinking cardboard and duct tape, but am interested in any other simple/creative ideas.

Answer 1

I helped my neighbor with this.

We used CLEAR packing tape.. like the type you buy at Office Depot to use on boxes.

We wasted like 3 rolls but we covered the ENTIRE window and it was transparent.

Garbage bags won't let u see through them and the plexiglass is a cool idea but I wouldn't even know how to begin with THAT.

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Answer 2

If you know you cant get the glass for a while, try this... trace the window opening onto cardboard and then cut the cardboard out. Make sure it fits nicely, then take that cardboard cutout to a local hardware shop and ask for some sheet plexiglass (a form of plastic) You can then cut that plexiglass to size, and place in the window area, with a decent amount of duct tape to secure it. That will rattle and flutter far less than bags will, and will last a bit longer too. Just make sure to secure it properly, as wind vibration could take it out if not in tight.
Good luck.

Answer 3

As said before, duct tape and garbage bag or cardboard. I used duct tape over cardboard, duct tape the whole window, not just the edges, to keep the cardboard dry. It's a little better insulation against the cold than a garbage bag.

Answer 4

Thick clear bin bags taped on the inside should do the trick as long as its only for a couple of days

Answer 5

Garbage bag and duct tape.
Sheet and duct tape.
Lots of duct tape.

Answer 6

would a piece of plexi Glass work?
guess it depends on what sz(thickness)
Glass companies will have this and also cut to your dimensions.and then a type of sealer (epoxy or silicone)
If you are talking really temporary & quick , a plastic bag worked for me till I got to the junkyard to buy another one.

Answer 7

i always see ppl using trashbags, have u give that any thought? i guess it would keep the rain out betta than cardboard!