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Old 09-21-2016, 12:56 PM   #1
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Convertible top repair bottom became untucked.



I tried searching to see what others have done to fix this, but had a hard time coming up with search terms. The top became untucked from from, What is the best was to get this back in place. Do I use an adhesive?

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Old 09-21-2016, 03:08 PM   #2
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Double sided 3m tape. Separate all of the bottom, clean it well with acetone, and redo the entire bottom edge.
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Old 09-21-2016, 07:29 PM   #4
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I used 3M spray adhesive....spray onto paper plate and apply with foam brush. Two years and still holding.
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Old 09-22-2016, 01:52 PM   #5
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Thanks guys. Advise was helpful, I just called a top shop and they want $65. How long do you think this will take if I do it myself?
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Old 09-22-2016, 01:58 PM   #6
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Using 3m it took me about 5 minutes to apply and about 10 min to set up enough to let it finish on its own. I opened the top enough to take the tension off the area.

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