convertible top oil spots?
 

Just had my top replaced about a month ago. Now notice 4 or 5 evenly spaced shiny spots on fabric along one of the ribs. Looks like may be oily spots? I did notice them on the old top too, but never thought much of them. Any ideas?

I have those as well, glad to see that I am not the only one. I would love to know what they are.

Under the clamshell are rubber bumpers. They are round. Use some tape to cover them.

Thanks! Never thought of it being a result of the clamshell. Will do it tomorrow!

Or adjust the clamshell to close a little higher by backing out the stops on the body.

Got those too, thanks for the tip!

i always assumed that it was one of those "just the way it is" things...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1346241667.jpg

That is exactly what mine looks like. Thought it was just on the old top, but see it on the newly installed top now as well. Thank you for the help again!

Ha! Thanks for sharing, I will cover those rubber thingis.....

Yeah, I thought those were normal...cool tip!

I have these spots too - never thought to try an adjustment to remove them. If I read correctly I need to adjust the sliders at the front of the clamshell. Is this right and which way should I adjust them - fwd or rear?

Thanks

Simon

+ to raise and - to lower?

Not the sliders, the rubber stops on the body behind the clamshell that the clamshell pins enter. Just back them out equally. Doesn't take much.

Can someone help me locate these rubber stops? A picture would be very helpful :) i'm not familiar with the location mentioned in this thread. Thank you :cheers:

Some pictures would be really handy. Would like to adjust the sliders and / or tape the rubber bits up but not sure how its done.