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rrankin Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2004 Posts: 287 Location: Austin Texas
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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:17 pm Post subject: Tore my top... Patch? |
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Can it be patched? Has anyone tried?
I love this top - It's a TTS top so it was expensive and I'd rather not have to buy and install a new one.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Robert R.
Austin, TX _________________ '74 Thing [Fritz]
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ldj1002 Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 260
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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: Tore my top... Patch? |
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rrankin wrote: |
Can it be patched? Has anyone tried?
I love this top - It's a TTS top so it was expensive and I'd rather not have to buy and install a new one.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Robert R.
Austin, TX |
If it tore easy it will likely tare again and again but it is at least a band aid. If it was tore because of "stuff happens" , carelessness, or other unfortunate reasons then patch it. I took mine off and had a awning shop put a nice patch on it. That was a waste of time and money because the top already had too many birthdays. |
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74 Thing Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2004 Posts: 7390
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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: Tore my top... Patch? |
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Where is the tear (was it a seam or is there a small hole)?
https://www.tear-aid.com/
These guys make a good patch that will get you through the winter-you can pick them up on Ebay in different sizes.
You can go to a convertible top shop as well and see if they can repair it. |
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EDragnDean Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2005 Posts: 1148 Location: Vancouver, WA
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rrankin Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2004 Posts: 287 Location: Austin Texas
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: Tore my top... Patch? |
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Ok for $40 I got a functional patch to get me through until I can buy and install a new top.
_________________ '74 Thing [Fritz]
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vwjetboat Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2017 Posts: 1732 Location: Florida
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Tore my top... Patch? |
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see if it was me.. being where that is tore.. Id put in a zipper & make it big enough to put a surfboard threw.. and say its custom option for surfers.. |
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kubelmann Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: Tore my top... Patch? |
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https://www.westmarine.com/buy/eclectic-products--...k8QAvD_BwE |
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hobie16 Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2013 Posts: 244 Location: Maui
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: Tore my top... Patch? |
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Take it to a sail maker. I've had complete panels replaced for less than $100. _________________ Don't be fooled by appearances. In Hawaii, some of the most powerful people look like bums and stuntmen.
--- Matt King
If anything’s going to happen, it’s going to happen out there.
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wbailey2112 Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2015 Posts: 483 Location: Grove City, OH
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Tore my top... Patch? |
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I would take it to an auto upholstery shop for an estimate. Most are very experienced with convertible tops in addition to seats, dash boards, interior panels, carpet, etc. They can most likely patch it or, depending upon the location of the tear, replace the affected panel of the top with a similar material. _________________ '74 Thing
'83 Westfalia |
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kubelmann Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Tore my top... Patch? |
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I keep Marine Goop on hand fro home brew repairs. It works great and can be nearly invisible if you applied with the top off the car. But if you have access to a good upholstery guy, that can be a great solution. I have a marine and golf cart upholstery guy. He does repairs for $40 hr. Not many problems he is unable to repair on an hour. |
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