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Old 08-30-2021, 04:38 PM   #1
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The exact same thing just happened on my wife's car a couple weeks ago. In my case the top was new in 2015, but came from another car and I was not the original buyer. For now I have the hard top on.

I intend to take it to a local auto glass shop and see if they have a good adhesive to reattach it. Otherwise, I'm going to clean it and try 1/2" 3M Automotive Trim Tape: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40069527/
I like that tape idea. Would you follow it with a sealant of some sort around where the glass mates the canvas top?

I managed to get all the old adhesive and clean the glass tonight. Exploring options. I wonder if that tape method would withstand putting the top down and stuff as well?
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Old 08-30-2021, 08:45 PM   #2
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I haven't tried the tape yet, but as ling as it has solid coverage with no gaps it should hold without any additional sealants.
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That sucks. They might warranty the top but not the install. Did you install the top yourself or pay someone? You'll have to add the install cost into the equation. Judging from your picture, the installer did a real good job. I'd be tempted to do what Jon is going to do before I went with a warranty claim.
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