Wrangler Hardtop
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Re: Wrangler Hardtop
Duct tape tends to first get gooey in hot sun, then it hardens and pulls
loose and in all instances leaves cruft behind.
The best patches will use a combination of glue and stitch of a small
matching patch across the hole. I've done several across the years,
some looked much better than others. The kits are available online
from folks such as JC Whitney, etc. They appear to all come from the
same vendor.
You might want to check the local YP for shops that do vinyl roof,
convertible tops, unless you are a heck of a lot better than the average
bear, they'll do a better job at reasonable cost.
For cleaners, there are several, I had good luck with Mothers but
probably because that was what I picked up first. Pull the thing and
turn it inside out. An old toothbrush or similar helps scrub without
being tough enough to scar the fabric. Plan on getting sopping wet.
ambrin proclaimed:
> I used duct tape... works for me...
>
>
> "Phinz" <me@dumbass.com> wrote in message
> news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
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>>After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put up
>>the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on the
>>inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does anyone
>>have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside, and also
>>what kind of patch to use???
>>Thanks
>>
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#12
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Re: Wrangler Hardtop
Duct tape tends to first get gooey in hot sun, then it hardens and pulls
loose and in all instances leaves cruft behind.
The best patches will use a combination of glue and stitch of a small
matching patch across the hole. I've done several across the years,
some looked much better than others. The kits are available online
from folks such as JC Whitney, etc. They appear to all come from the
same vendor.
You might want to check the local YP for shops that do vinyl roof,
convertible tops, unless you are a heck of a lot better than the average
bear, they'll do a better job at reasonable cost.
For cleaners, there are several, I had good luck with Mothers but
probably because that was what I picked up first. Pull the thing and
turn it inside out. An old toothbrush or similar helps scrub without
being tough enough to scar the fabric. Plan on getting sopping wet.
ambrin proclaimed:
> I used duct tape... works for me...
>
>
> "Phinz" <me@dumbass.com> wrote in message
> news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>
>>After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put up
>>the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on the
>>inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does anyone
>>have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside, and also
>>what kind of patch to use???
>>Thanks
>>
>>
>>--
>>Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
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>
#13
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Re: Wrangler Hardtop
Duct tape tends to first get gooey in hot sun, then it hardens and pulls
loose and in all instances leaves cruft behind.
The best patches will use a combination of glue and stitch of a small
matching patch across the hole. I've done several across the years,
some looked much better than others. The kits are available online
from folks such as JC Whitney, etc. They appear to all come from the
same vendor.
You might want to check the local YP for shops that do vinyl roof,
convertible tops, unless you are a heck of a lot better than the average
bear, they'll do a better job at reasonable cost.
For cleaners, there are several, I had good luck with Mothers but
probably because that was what I picked up first. Pull the thing and
turn it inside out. An old toothbrush or similar helps scrub without
being tough enough to scar the fabric. Plan on getting sopping wet.
ambrin proclaimed:
> I used duct tape... works for me...
>
>
> "Phinz" <me@dumbass.com> wrote in message
> news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>
>>After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put up
>>the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on the
>>inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does anyone
>>have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside, and also
>>what kind of patch to use???
>>Thanks
>>
>>
>>--
>>Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
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#14
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Re: Wrangler Hardtop
"Phinz" <me@dumbass.com> wrote in message
news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put
> up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on
> the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does
> anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside,
> and also what kind of patch to use???
> Thanks
>
Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you
can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.
Earle
news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put
> up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on
> the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does
> anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside,
> and also what kind of patch to use???
> Thanks
>
Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you
can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.
Earle
#15
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Re: Wrangler Hardtop
"Phinz" <me@dumbass.com> wrote in message
news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put
> up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on
> the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does
> anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside,
> and also what kind of patch to use???
> Thanks
>
Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you
can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.
Earle
news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put
> up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on
> the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does
> anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside,
> and also what kind of patch to use???
> Thanks
>
Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you
can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.
Earle
#16
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Re: Wrangler Hardtop
"Phinz" <me@dumbass.com> wrote in message
news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put
> up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on
> the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does
> anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside,
> and also what kind of patch to use???
> Thanks
>
Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you
can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.
Earle
news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put
> up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on
> the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does
> anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside,
> and also what kind of patch to use???
> Thanks
>
Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you
can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.
Earle
#17
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Re: Wrangler Hardtop
"Phinz" <me@dumbass.com> wrote in message
news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put
> up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on
> the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does
> anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside,
> and also what kind of patch to use???
> Thanks
>
Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you
can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.
Earle
news:44d49843$0$22565$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put
> up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on
> the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does
> anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside,
> and also what kind of patch to use???
> Thanks
>
Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you
can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.
Earle