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Ryan
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« on: August 23, 2008, 05:38:37 PM » |
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is there anyway to repair a few small spots on a vinyl top that are lifting without redoing the top?
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69 charger r/t Triple Black
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68 charger r/t PP1 Red / Black
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gasoline_24
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2008, 05:55:22 PM » |
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Never done it, but I would think if you could get a syringe and inject a little glue underneath this would fix it. I am sure somebody has a fix on here.
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AKcharger
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2008, 08:05:56 PM » |
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I tried to use a syringe before, didn't work that well. glue came out on top and then I cleaned it with the only thing that would take it off...reducer. The reducer also removed the dye from the vynal top so I had to respray the vynal top.
In short if it's lifting it's old, if it's old replace it properly IMO
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jeryst
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2008, 08:44:04 PM » |
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If the vinyl is lifting, it may be because there is rust there.
I had a car a few years ago that had the same problem. I got a can of spray adhesive at the auto store, and made sure it had one of those little red extensions. I made a tiny hole in the vinyl with an awl, stuck the extension in it, and sprayed a little in all directions. Then I used a small paint roller to roll over top the lifted part to spread the glue around a little, and to press the vinyl down. I rolled it in all directions, but on the final roll, I rolled everything toward the hold to make sure there wasnt any air trapped underneath. Next day, I put a tiny dab of black sealer over the hole. I sold the car a year later, and it still looked ok.
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Ryan
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2008, 08:46:23 PM » |
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no, there is no rust, its a new top install on a really nice charger. It was my first top install and I think I must have not put down enough glue in a few small areas. And I unfortunatly didnt notice it until I got all the glass and trim back in place  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2008, 01:10:51 AM » |
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What color is it? I'd try the syringe method first myself but I'd be careful about the top discoloration thing.
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Dennis K
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2008, 06:34:30 AM » |
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How long has the new top been on the car? I have seen a few newly installed vinyl tops, and none of them looked good until they have had some time in the sun to smooth out.
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Ryan
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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2008, 10:50:29 AM » |
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Its been on the car about 2-3 weeks, I havent let it sit in the sun yet since the car isnt movable at the moment. Maybe I should hook up the brakes
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69 charger r/t Triple Black
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2008, 11:41:29 AM » |
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Its been on the car about 2-3 weeks, I havent let it sit in the sun yet since the car isnt movable at the moment. Maybe I should hook up the brakes
Maybe get it out in the sun to get it hot then take a roller and roll towards the areas that need adhesion it.  |
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