rios2k41

so i just purchased my s2k about a month and a half ago and the top was in good shape. now i'm starting to develop a tear near the back passenger side. i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions to help prevent the tearing, especially once it has already started (besides not putting the top up/down).

steven975

get a piece of OEM cloth, and glue it on the top on the inside in the spot where the tear is developing.

Use vinyl adhesive...Loctite works very well.

I happen to have a junk top and will gladly sell you a piece cheap.

Alphamale

Also, if you look at the second pic in the link, you'll need to sand the top side of that bar. Not the bar in the first pic, the one in the second. There are likely weld splatter there causing your tear. You can feel them but you'll need to let the top down a bit to get between it and the frame bar.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/701...t__p__19190136

s2000maniac

do you mean this Loctite >> http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/6/2...e-Adhesive.htm

steven975

that's what I used.

it takes about 12 hours to set.

NA1NSXR

I use gaffer tape. Non-destructive, leaves no residue, can be reapplied anytime, application lasts a reasonable amount of time.

cangta

I am having the same problem. Does the adhesive bleed thru, to the outside?

steven975

No, although it can come out through any holes if you use too much