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Kostas986 02-05-2019 09:33 AM

Plastic part interior soft top
 
While opening the top, a plastic part broke, any idea on how to fix it?
It's on the passenger side.

Thank you in advance!

https://imgur.com/aH3KFQw
https://imgur.com/NTX96yO
https://imgur.com/QrwAKF6

https://ibb.co/b264v55
https://ibb.co/PzVMVqK
https://ibb.co/kHT5q5n

P.S. I hope you can see the images

Boo 02-05-2019 10:51 AM

FYI, I cannot see any images
 
No images seen on my end.

Kostas986 02-05-2019 11:01 AM

https://i.imgur.com/yGZlE7i.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cSPoxtZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/prExzKu.jpg

Now, i think it works.

Kostas986 02-06-2019 04:18 AM

Anyone? It makes a rattling noise when above 100 km/h

Calmg0d 02-06-2019 05:08 AM

Cheap fix
 
So I had the same issue last year when I had my top replaced.

I took a small amount of epoxy and put it on the non-visible side, then used a small paper clamp to hold it closed. Now the epoxy bled over and that clamp is now a permanent part of my car which is fine, it doesn't show or effect any change in fit.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1549462082.jpg

Kostas986 02-07-2019 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calmg0d (Post 588589)
So I had the same issue last year when I had my top replaced.

I took a small amount of epoxy and put it on the non-visible side, then used a small paper clamp to hold it closed. Now the epoxy bled over and that clamp is now a permanent part of my car which is fine, it doesn't show or effect any change in fit.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1549462082.jpg

Thank you, but I知 kinda scared to try it. I値l ask if the guys at the shop I知 taking the car for body work stuff can fix it, do you think they might be able? Or will I have to go to Porsche?

Calmg0d 02-07-2019 03:35 AM

It really is a simple fix. And if you get the really small clips you can never tell it is there because it is hidden by the top and the headliner. However my upholstery guy who installed the top said the epoxy and clamp way is what he would do, but he wouldn't have gotten the clamp stuck in the glue! Anyway, good luck.

Cheers!
Thom

Kostas986 02-11-2019 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calmg0d (Post 588648)
It really is a simple fix. And if you get the really small clips you can never tell it is there because it is hidden by the top and the headliner. However my upholstery guy who installed the top said the epoxy and clamp way is what he would do, but he wouldn't have gotten the clamp stuck in the glue! Anyway, good luck.

Cheers!
Thom

The guy won稚 fix it, I知 too scared to fix it. So I guess I知 gonna have to take it to Porsche 😔😔.

Starter986 02-11-2019 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kostas986 (Post 588911)
I知 too scared to fix it.

That first flat tire.:confused:


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