How to stop fraying of roof *pics updated*
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How to stop fraying of roof *pics updated*
I have a nearly brand new roof. But I have noticed that at the corner nearest the door handle, there is some fraying... it is very minor, I bet it is from something rubbing on it. Non the less, what should I use to stop this fraying. Local fabric (for clothing) stores have a stop fray style glue. But it drys as an ugly yellow. Anyone wanna suggest what product I should use?
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Check this thread: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=569412
I also recommend the Cabela's tape cited by Triple-H in that thread. Works great!
I also recommend the Cabela's tape cited by Triple-H in that thread. Works great!
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Have you actully used superglue??? does it dry clear? will it melt the roof?
As for the patch... this is merely a 0.5"x0.25" area... i am not sure a tape style patch would be much usefull.
As for the patch... this is merely a 0.5"x0.25" area... i am not sure a tape style patch would be much usefull.
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OK...sorry it took me so long to get pictures. I had to wait till my wifes digital camera become free for me to play with.
Thats my frayed portion. As you can see it is very small. I wanna know what kind of glue is safe to use to stop this fray from growing.
SOMEONE suggest a product safe for use on my roof
Thats my frayed portion. As you can see it is very small. I wanna know what kind of glue is safe to use to stop this fray from growing.
SOMEONE suggest a product safe for use on my roof
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On a sunny winter day I noticed light poking through about 10 inches behind where your fraying is, and bout 10 inches up. Looking from the inside I noticed two plastic-rubber tabs about a couple inches long that seemed to be causing this wear. There is absolutely nothing visible from the outside as it was just thinning, as opposed to splitting
I bought a $2 tan canvas grocery bag, a pack of black dye, and some GOOP. Cut out a couple of 4" squares, and dyed the heck out of them until they matched the top. Then used the GOOP to paste them in place on the inside.
The nice thing about GOOP is that it dries malleable so it will still flex with the fabric of the top without cracking. It is also clear. Picture something along the lines of a clear silicone.
I'm inclined to think you should trim any excess away, and discreetly apply some GOOP on the cut bit to ensure it doesn't fray any further. That's my suggestion, but don't hold me responsible for any sloppy results if you aren't careful.
I bought a $2 tan canvas grocery bag, a pack of black dye, and some GOOP. Cut out a couple of 4" squares, and dyed the heck out of them until they matched the top. Then used the GOOP to paste them in place on the inside.
The nice thing about GOOP is that it dries malleable so it will still flex with the fabric of the top without cracking. It is also clear. Picture something along the lines of a clear silicone.
I'm inclined to think you should trim any excess away, and discreetly apply some GOOP on the cut bit to ensure it doesn't fray any further. That's my suggestion, but don't hold me responsible for any sloppy results if you aren't careful.
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Hrrrm, I haven't seen that kind of wear before. If that were my top, I'd restitch the bit at the bottom where the stitching seems to be coming loose with some heavy-duty thread. If this caused any kind of leak, I'd seal it up with a very small amount of black silicone. I'm more of a DIY'er, so you might consider an upholstery shop for the repair.