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softtop repair kit?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:42 am
by atomic
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?
Thanks
Seems to be so many dickheads in Sydney these days...
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:25 am
by jules
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.
Jules
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:43 am
by ducktape69
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
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:12 pm
by Andrew
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 
I've had no luck with my local Uticolour guy
.....may have to give a non local one a try
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:33 pm
by ZenArcher
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.
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:55 pm
by Captain Spank
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.