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Coffinhunter 04-13-2013 09:48 AM

Convertible "unglued"?
 
I am replacing the tension cables on the convertible and noticed the top seems to be unglued. Any ideas on fixing this? I don't want to just superglue it. lol

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/top11365875309.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/top21365875323.jpg

BruceH 04-13-2013 10:07 AM

From the directions of my new top:

Contact cement spray adhesive (3M™ Yellow Super Trim Adhesive 08090)

Peter Serbanica 04-13-2013 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffinhunter (Post 336794)
I am replacing the tension cables on the convertible and noticed the top seems to be unglued. Any ideas on fixing this? I don't want to just superglue it. lol

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/top11365875309.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/top21365875323.jpg

High temp. contact cement.

Deserion 04-13-2013 02:25 PM

Mine is starting to do this as well, though it hasn't fully released. Not like I can drive it right now anyway...

Peter Serbanica 04-14-2013 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffinhunter (Post 336794)
I am replacing the tension cables on the convertible and noticed the top seems to be unglued. Any ideas on fixing this? I don't want to just superglue it. lol

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/top11365875309.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/top21365875323.jpg

There is a piece of top missing.

Coffinhunter 04-16-2013 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Serbanica (Post 336999)
There is a piece of top missing.

What do you mean a piece of top missing?

Deserion 04-16-2013 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Serbanica (Post 336999)
There is a piece of top missing.

The canvas that is glued to the rear bow is tucked out of sight and is attached by a seam right on the weatherseal border. OP's photo doesn't show said seam as it's behind the fabric he's holding up.

I need to tackle this on my Boxster as well. Could have sworn there was a piece on this in a how-to for replacing the roof canvas around here somewhere...

Peter Serbanica 04-16-2013 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffinhunter (Post 337793)
What do you mean a piece of top missing?

Should be a piece of black thin canvas stitched to top. It may be under the rubber seal

Coffinhunter 04-16-2013 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deserion (Post 337855)
The canvas that is glued to the rear bow is tucked out of sight and is attached by a seam right on the weatherseal border. OP's photo doesn't show said seam as it's behind the fabric he's holding up.

I need to tackle this on my Boxster as well. Could have sworn there was a piece on this in a how-to for replacing the roof canvas around here somewhere...

If you find it let me know. I have been searching and don't really want to pay big money for what I am sure is a simple fix

cardiffgiant 04-16-2013 01:40 PM

This stitching around my window started to fail last summer (before I knew about the boxter chop). None of the upholstery or auto shops near me will restitch the window to the top. They will only replace it :(

I was all set to order a new top, but decided to try a couple of dabs of the household goop that they sell at home depot. I put it on last August and have raised and lowered the top a number of times since then and it's still holding strong. It was intended to be a quick fix, but seems to be holding. I might even try reapplying if it fails again. I'll be thrilled if I get an extra year or two out of the top from this glue.

ilikeching 04-16-2013 03:54 PM

Google for "mike fockes DIY softop install"


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