BL Mazda 3 (2009 to 2013): How to replace a smashed quarter window.

In this video I demonstrate how to replace a smashed quarter window in a BL Mazda 3 sedan (2009 to 2013). Note that this same method works for the hatch, it just looks a bit different.
Cameraman: my brother Noel.
Me: Paul in Perth.
The centre-punch belonged to our Dad - Len.
This video is part of a series on replacing all the side windows on a BL. See • BL Mazda 3 Side window... .
Be kind to one another. All the best, Paul.
TAGS: 2009 2010 2011 2012 quarter window pane glass smashed vandal vandalised broken into

[@phaneufdion]

I just discovered your channel today, Paul. Thank you so much for the video, you've saved me a bundle.

[@batoolabbas8155]

Excellent video

[@Bleys1973]

Lookes farlie easy. My daughter just got a 2012 chrysler 200 with a missing quarter glass, and this looks close enough to it. Thanks for the detailed video!

[@ShavedChimpMedia]

very helpful. thanks mate!

[@pselshncakeni9258]

Thank you that was very useful and in 2 days I will be replacing that window so rest assured having watched your video I won't struggle. Thank you for a very good job. Hey for your information I'm in Johannesburg, South Africa. 5 ***** awarded

[@bryanj4811]

Very good video sir, thank you.

[@vincentweatherbee9001]

Super helpful

[@rickbreese5562]

Thanks! Was able to change the window in my 2016 Mazda3 without any issue.

[@maxmarx2]

Great job brotha!

[@jettblaq327]

Thanks for that..I have a Mazda Verisa not a Mazda 3 but it was similar enough.

[@PaulinPerth]

I'm glad I was able to help. Paul in Perth.

[@johnhwang339]

One thing I would suggest is that you wear safety glasses when handling broken glass. Overall, great video!

[@PaulinPerth]

Hi John, I do agree. The problem for me is that my up-close eyesight is bad at the best of times, that safety glasses render me nearly blind.
But I do agree. Broken glass is a hazard to eyes, hands and more for sure.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Paul.

[@mariomartinez3322]

te agradezco demasiado!!! Good job, new sub!

[@JoseAcosta-so3gc]

Great video. Super instructional. Thanks

[@russellvan-ray]

Perfect 👍🏼

[@z67v90]

Thanks mate great video!

[@Salvador6050]

Muchas gracias! Very good video .

[@Fxgt3073]

Thanks Paul

[@TheWeatherNutz]

Nice camera work brother!

[@PaulinPerth]

Thanks. I'll pass that on to my brother Noel. Paul.

[@onlygoodgame]

Great work Paul. Well done. About that plastic that in process was damaged, I wold like to see a video of repairing it. If you know how to, please make a video on this theme. Thanks for sharing this with us. With love from Chișinau, Moldova.

[@PaulinPerth]

Hi Tolea,
the first thing I want to say is that when I do these repairs without a camera, I do them in a natural body position and not so rushed, and I promise you that I very rarely damage them.
So if you do the same: natural position and not rushed - then you probably won't damage them either.
However, to answer your question, I suspect that some of the damaged plastic could be repaired with a sharp razorblade that is used to skim the roughened edge.
Another possibility would be to use a hair dryer on the plastic to soften it up, and then using a flat spatula to remould the plastic to the correct shape.
Something like that.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Paul.