I've had my CJ8 hardtop off for the summer, doing some other work on
the inside.

(This top has never been off before --I know because I purchased it
new.)

But I'm not certain what to use to seal it back up. I seem to
remember reading some time ago that silicon type sealants will cause
corrosion when curing.

And what about the "double-side" sticky tape? Can I use any of this
type of tape that is sold at the local auto parts stores?

So, advice please -- what should I use?

Thanks,

Mike
pomerom@yahoo.com

-----
Michael Pomeroy
pomerom@yahoo.com

 

Foam tape, sticky on one side. Your auto parts store should have plenty of
it. If not, look for one of those places that puts toppers on pickup
trucks. They use the same stuff.

Earle

"Michael Pomeroy" <pomerom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:pasniv0drthbm0utca96c5k4f52lhc2s07@4ax.com...
>
> I've had my CJ8 hardtop off for the summer, doing some other work on
> the inside.
>
> (This top has never been off before --I know because I purchased it
> new.)
>
> But I'm not certain what to use to seal it back up. I seem to
> remember reading some time ago that silicon type sealants will cause
> corrosion when curing.
>
> And what about the "double-side" sticky tape? Can I use any of this
> type of tape that is sold at the local auto parts stores?
>
> So, advice please -- what should I use?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
> pomerom@yahoo.com
>
> -----
> Michael Pomeroy
> pomerom@yahoo.com

 

I put my hard top on and off all the time and mine just uses foam tape
sticky on one side. (hardtop side)

I have no issues with leaks.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Michael Pomeroy wrote:
>
> I've had my CJ8 hardtop off for the summer, doing some other work on
> the inside.
>
> (This top has never been off before --I know because I purchased it
> new.)
>
> But I'm not certain what to use to seal it back up. I seem to
> remember reading some time ago that silicon type sealants will cause
> corrosion when curing.
>
> And what about the "double-side" sticky tape? Can I use any of this
> type of tape that is sold at the local auto parts stores?
>
> So, advice please -- what should I use?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
> pomerom@yahoo.com
>
> -----
> Michael Pomeroy
> pomerom@yahoo.com

 

Ditto on the foam tape. I've had the half-cab on and off my CJ 8 so many
times, i don't even think about any type of caulking sealant. I know there's
some tape on mine, probably torn off in some places. Still no leaks.

Don W

 

I caulk mine along the top front edge only, more for wind-noise than
sealing. Regrettably, it only comes off once a year as its too rainy the
rest of the time :-(

--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'99 TJ 4.0 Sahara

"Don Wallish" <quicktruck@aol.comnospam> wrote in message
news:20030802160200.23725.00001248@mb-m27.aol.com...
: Ditto on the foam tape. I've had the half-cab on and off my CJ 8 so many
: times, i don't even think about any type of caulking sealant. I know
there's
: some tape on mine, probably torn off in some places. Still no leaks.
:
: Don W
:
:
:

 

yeah, me too. That is the same thing I used w/ my old truck shell too.
Works like a champ.

Billy


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3F2BFF5E.4C49645@sympatico.ca...
> I put my hard top on and off all the time and mine just uses foam tape
> sticky on one side. (hardtop side)
>
> I have no issues with leaks.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Michael Pomeroy wrote:
> >
> > I've had my CJ8 hardtop off for the summer, doing some other work on
> > the inside.
> >
> > (This top has never been off before --I know because I purchased it
> > new.)
> >
> > But I'm not certain what to use to seal it back up. I seem to
> > remember reading some time ago that silicon type sealants will cause
> > corrosion when curing.
> >
> > And what about the "double-side" sticky tape? Can I use any of this
> > type of tape that is sold at the local auto parts stores?
> >
> > So, advice please -- what should I use?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > pomerom@yahoo.com
> >
> > -----
> > Michael Pomeroy
> > pomerom@yahoo.com

 

I just used foam weatherstripping on mine, when I had it.




"Michael Pomeroy" <pomerom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:pasniv0drthbm0utca96c5k4f52lhc2s07@4ax.com...
>
> I've had my CJ8 hardtop off for the summer, doing some other work on
> the inside.
>
> (This top has never been off before --I know because I purchased it
> new.)
>
> But I'm not certain what to use to seal it back up. I seem to
> remember reading some time ago that silicon type sealants will cause
> corrosion when curing.
>
> And what about the "double-side" sticky tape? Can I use any of this
> type of tape that is sold at the local auto parts stores?
>
> So, advice please -- what should I use?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
> pomerom@yahoo.com
>
> -----
> Michael Pomeroy
> pomerom@yahoo.com