Warpath

I have a small cut in my soft top (that I caused trying to modify it) and was wondering if anyone knows a of way to patch it. It is about a 3/4" long.

Jonathan_JK

Is it just a cut? I would suggest resin or some kind of vinyl repair gel that cures to a rubber like consistency. That way it will still flex a little instead of cracking.

Atlacatl

Where is the tear? What were u trying to do? Depending on where it is ie/ stress/tensioned area or weather resistance importance area u have a couple options. I haven't had to on mine, but I know of someone who used a bike repair patch on the inside and sewed it in place with an embroidery stitch on a machine. His was much longer than that at almost two inches but it did the job well, since your tear is smaller u might be able to stitch it closed. Send pics

Warpath

The cut is on top at the door surround. I bought an old soft top (2007) and cut the plastic lip so I can open sun rider from inside without having to get out and f*** with it. I don't think I can stitch it. A patch would be best. Where do I get vinyl repair gel? A bike shop? Home Depot?

Jonathan_JK

I would use this stuff. I'v heard good things about it repairing tents.

MISCELLANEOUS : "TEAR-AID" FABRIC REPAIR KIT TYPE A

Bartness1

I have a friend that used kevlar sail tape that he bought at west marine.

JKJeepJunkie

Shoe goo from walmart

Whiskey Bravo

Jeep shops might tell you to buy a 3x windows replacement kit, or for a DIY, glue it with resin or melt some plastic over it...

I bought tent/matress repair tape from an outdoors store for 4 bucks and 5 minutes of labor on a 4inch cut. Still have some left for future repairs. 1year in it hasn't budged.

Warpath

Yeah, mine's not on the window but the actual top itself. I'll post a picture when I get a chance. Seems like there are a lot of options out there.

Whiskey Bravo

Oh, yeah that might be trickier since the surface is porous, but it might work anyway for small cuts... This tape is serious stuff.