softtop repair kit?

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softtop repair kit?

Postby atomic » Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:42 am

My first time out without the hardtop in about 2 years and the top gets slashed. Luckily it's not too long - maybe 3 or 4cm

Anyone recommend a DIY solution?
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Postby jules » Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:25 am

Sorry , can't help myself.

Step 1: Buy compass
Step 2: Find North
Step 3: Drive until you see a sign \"Welcome to Queensland\".
Step 4: Fit soft top boot and forget about soft top.

Failing that try Uticolour. They come highly recommended and are all over the place.

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Postby ducktape69 » Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:43 am

yes uticolor vinyl welding. done TOP TOP jobs 3 times for me now($100 for about a 3cm tear).
search in the yellow pages for ur local uticolor guy
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Postby Andrew » Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:12 pm

ducktape69 wrote:search in the yellow pages for ur local uticolor guy


What are these yellow pages you speak of :?: Google is the other option or just click here :mrgreen:

I've had no luck with my local Uticolour guy :(.....may have to give a non local one a try :)

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Postby ZenArcher » Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:33 pm

Permatex make a full on vinyl repair kit. They even include special paint to recolour the repaired area the same colour as the original vinyl.

Not sure how good it is. But I have seen it at the local Autobarn. There are two kits. One with the paint and one without. The one with the paint costs $30 or there abouts.

Might be worth a try for a DIY option.

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Postby Captain Spank » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:55 pm

As a slighty off que option you could have a mazda emblem badge made up on some vinyl, stiched or printed, then stitch it over the hole (depending on where the holes located & you'd need to seal it all behind the stiching etc...).

Just mine was repaired but looks a little dodgy, so I'm currenty in the midst of getting a bade of sorts to put over the patch, just gives it that bit more enthusiasts look too.
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