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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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So I took the S in today to get a 1 cm crack in the windshield fixed (for free...thanks Progressive) and noticed on the way there there is a tiny tiny hole about mid-passenger side on my top. It's 1mm, if that. I was wondering if you good folks know of anywhere to get some type of filler for it. I did a few searches but only yielded gripes and no solutions. Thanks.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Send me a PM with your name and address and I will send you a small square of top material off an old top that you can use to patch it with before it gets worse.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Thank you! What adhesive would I use? Also, I have Honda Care, would it cover this?
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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top fabric with RTV. I just repaired a 3/4" tear in my top with that. I sewed it with nylon thread then put some rtv on the top and rtv'd the fabric on the underside.

looks kinda ghetto but it works.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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The hole is so small would I even need fabric? It's like 1mm in dia. maybe
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Depending on the location, it may only get bigger. I would take a 3"x3" piece of top canvas with rtv and put over it (on the inside) just to be safe.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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I'd repair it like mgcook just said or you could try waterbed patches. A lady at a convertible top/interior repair place said that might work. Then again, my hole is about 3" long
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 03:56 AM
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Roger that, I'll take it in to Honda on Sat. and see what they say. Otherwise, Andy I might take you up on your offer!
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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I have some Glue for vinyl that I picked up from Ace Hardware. It is clear you can apply it from the inside. My top is so F-ed up but it has kept the water out.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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Can I borrow a drop?
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