Vinyl Convertible Top Seam Repair

Proper care can protect and prolong the life of a convertible s cloth tops affectionately known as ragtops and vinyl covered hardtops.

Vinyl convertible top seam repair.

Waterproof the repair job with marine canvas. Get it as soon as tue sep 22. There is actually glue in there too holding the overlapped seam down so it doesn t bulge out when the top is up. 4 1 out of 5 stars 158.

Glue the top of the seam from the outside of the car with fabric adhesive. Sew it together yourself or pay someone else to sew it. See and discover other items. There is no need to pay someone to repair a separated seam when you can do it yourself.

Furthermore you don t have to wait days with your car in the shop. A convertible is a joy to drive with the top down but if you don t take care of it properly you may find yourself cold and wet when the time comes to put it back up. See trade secrets regarding how to repair seams on vinyl for boat cushions snowmobile seats cars home upholstery golf carts and more. Learn more about amazon prime.

If your convertible top has a separated seam there are two repair options. 3 8 out of 5 stars 2 578. The hot tub was drained when i fixed it but been working with water at 40 c for the past two days and it is still holding. Clean the repair area with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dirt or body oils which may impact a good bond onto the convertible top.

Position the top in a half up position so the material is relaxed and the seam is accessible from the outside and inside behind the headliner. Stormsure flexible repair adhesive thespionic. Seal up the edge of the canvas patch with seam sealer to prevent leaks. Cut the canvas to overlap the stitches and sew in the patch.

Pelle patch leather vinyl adhesive repair patch 25 colors available heavy duty 8x11 black. Amazon top 1000 reviewer fixed a seam tear in an inflatable hot tub which was under the water line repaired with stormsure glue and a patch which has worked great. Use the seam sealer on any tiny cracks where the top folds to prevent water seepage. Gear aid aquaseal fd soft top repair kit for jeep and convertible cars.