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Crack in hard top

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Old Nov 22, 2014 | 06:31 AM
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Default Crack in hard top

I was attempting to move my top by myself and cracked it pretty good in the rear upper right corner. I was wondering if anyone knows of someone who might be able to repair this? I would be very appreciative. Thank you so very much.
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Old Nov 22, 2014 | 06:46 AM
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Yikes! My neighbor did the same thing, but said his insurance covered it...
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Old Nov 22, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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I don't use my insurance for that kind of stuff.

Auto zone sells a fiberglass repair kit for 20 bucks or so. The top can be patched and repainted by you.
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Old Nov 22, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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Ouch. That sucks.
It's not fiberglass, it's called SMC or something, closer to a composite plastic. There are some DIY repair threads and videos out there. You basically use an epoxy to fill and sand before repainting.
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Old Nov 22, 2014 | 07:05 PM
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Hey neighbor,should've gave a call,would've saved your top
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by automaster209ca
I was attempting to move my top by myself and cracked it pretty good in the rear upper right corner. I was wondering if anyone knows of someone who might be able to repair this? I would be very appreciative. Thank you so very much.
That's a big reason why I installed a hoist in the garage! After lifting mine solo a countless # of times with no problems, all it took was the one "oops" to shatter my rear glass. Learned the hard way
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