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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Is it possible to patch the area from the inside before it gets torn? I see a worn out spot that looks like it may be splitting soon if I continue to drive with the top folded.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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Yes it is. I used black canvas fabric from fabric store (free since they have small samples, 2''x3'') and black silicone, dont remember what brand or kind, worked really good.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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I need to do this too, i have a slight tear on the passenger side just gotta find a fabric store.. lol
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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i think there's a guy selling the patches in the 'for sale' section... not sure if he's completely sold out...
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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any diy threads on how to do this? I have a few holes in my top that needs some tlc.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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what i used what some black tenacious tape from rei. It held up pretty good along with some seam sealer from rei also. Had it for a year or so. still holding on strong
http://www.rei.com/product/783045/ge...pe-repair-tape
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fri3dric3boi
what i used what some black tenacious tape from rei. It held up pretty good along with some seam sealer from rei also. Had it for a year or so. still holding on strong
http://www.rei.com/p...ape-repair-tape
Did you patch it from the inside? I just want it to hold up since it looks fine from outside, I don't want to rub further.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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That tape might work to help protect against further rubbing. I can see a few sharper edges from the outside that will eventually wear through.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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i used tear aid to patch a hole in my old s2k. it held up great and it didnt leak.

http://tear-aid.com/
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 05:24 AM
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Thanks for reply! I posted this in the general forums as well, no one bother to reply lol. I'm gonna to the Rei first and we'll see about tear-aid.
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