Torn soft top
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From: Jackson Twp/ Massillon Ohio
Thanks to Ohio's torrential rains, I found a leak in my soft top. It is a fairly small slice. Any ideas on quick, inexpensive fixes? Thank you for helpful ideas.
Last edited by JKGirl75; Mar 5, 2011 at 12:08 PM.
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From: Central Ny
A "quick & dirty" is to clean the area with alcohol, let dry,apply a piece of duct tape on both sides of the tear, press & smooth. I like to trim the edges of the duct tape so that the patch is rounded, no sharp edges before applying. You can also warm the fabric slightly with a hair dryer to help the adhesive bond. "Slightly" is the key word...Spring is coming, hang on!
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From: Frederick, MD
A "quick & dirty" is to clean the area with alcohol, let dry,apply a piece of duct tape on both sides of the tear, press & smooth. I like to trim the edges of the duct tape so that the patch is rounded, no sharp edges before applying. You can also warm the fabric slightly with a hair dryer to help the adhesive bond. "Slightly" is the key word...Spring is coming, hang on! If it is a seam, automotive, marine "Goop" is great..clean & dry first...
If it is a seam, automotive, marine "Goop" is great..clean & dry first...
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From: Jackson Twp/ Massillon Ohio
thank you!!
Thank you all for your help. My local auto parts store was absolutely no help with a patch. ( even though I knew a patch existed, he insisted that one did not) I am now scheduled for Thursday with a local upholstery company for the low price of $20! Beats $655. For a replacement top!