S2KI Honda S2000 Forums
0 2026/02/03 21:18:21
Added flexible epoxy resin and fiberglass.
Added flexible epoxy resin and fiberglass.
0 2026/02/12 15:51:46
It's about trusting the process.
It's about trusting the process.
0 2026/02/12 15:51:49
OEM 25 year old top.
OEM 25 year old top.
0 2026/02/15 17:47:52
The plastic was the ultimate failure point. Wanted to upgrade to glass.
The plastic was the ultimate failure point. Wanted to upgrade to glass.
0 2026/02/15 17:48:08
Some areas that were showing some tears.
Some areas that were showing some tears.
0 2026/02/15 17:48:37
Here is the "after." Stayfast is a dark black. Nice and tight. Crisp glass window.
Here is the "after." Stayfast is a dark black. Nice and tight. Crisp glass window.
0 2026/02/15 17:48:56
Wonderfully done.
Wonderfully done.
0 2026/02/15 17:49:32
Organized and detailed, he puts down towels and microfiber cloths to prevent paint damage.
Organized and detailed, he puts down towels and microfiber cloths to prevent paint damage.
0 2026/02/15 17:50:07
He even goes the length to protected the gas door opener by making sure it doesn't catch on clothes.
He even goes the length to protected the gas door opener by making sure it doesn't catch on clothes.
0 2026/02/15 17:50:52
He's efficient with disassembly. Even working in tight spots like the rear, he tries to not damage the plastics.
He's efficient with disassembly. Even working in tight spots like the rear, he tries to not damage the plastics.
0 2026/02/15 17:51:38
Seeing progress with the removal.
Seeing progress with the removal.
0 2026/02/15 17:53:04
This is an example of the extra steps he takes to make sure his work is quality. He collects the metal shavings whenever drilling out the rivets.
This is an example of the extra steps he takes to make sure his work is quality. He collects the metal shavings whenever drilling out the rivets.
0 2026/02/15 17:53:16
And there are A LOT of rivets. Here's a catch cradle he used to collect more shavings.
And there are A LOT of rivets. Here's a catch cradle he used to collect more shavings.
0 2026/02/15 17:54:34
Looking like a race car.
Looking like a race car.
0 2026/02/15 17:55:11
25 year old grime around the rear drain area. The weatherseal is also showing some age.
25 year old grime around the rear drain area. The weatherseal is also showing some age.
0 2026/02/15 17:55:34
Not only did he vacuum it, he wiped it down, and added Shin Etsu grease to hydrate the rubbers.
Not only did he vacuum it, he wiped it down, and added Shin Etsu grease to hydrate the rubbers.
0 2026/02/15 17:56:30
Even while working he kept his workspace tidy.
Even while working he kept his workspace tidy.
0 2026/02/15 17:57:10
He used some painters tape to plug the frame while drilling out the rivets to prevent the metal from falling out into the interior.
He used some painters tape to plug the frame while drilling out the rivets to prevent the metal from falling out into the interior.
0 2026/02/15 17:57:38
Very organized.
Very organized.
0 2026/02/15 17:58:26
This is the extra things Mike does. The exposed metal from drilling he touched up with paint. He checked for burrs on the frame, sanded it down, and touched that up with some black pain too.
This is the extra things Mike does. The exposed metal from drilling he touched up with paint. He checked for burrs on the frame, sanded it down, and touched that up with some black pain too.
0 2026/02/15 17:58:59
Protectional against corrosion
Protectional against corrosion
0 2026/02/15 18:00:00
Early AP1's needed extra holes to attach the straps to.
Early AP1's needed extra holes to attach the straps to.
0 2026/02/15 18:00:16
He measure meticulously and drilled out each hole cleanly. Use a flat disc to clean the edges. He also filled in the exposed metal with paint.
He measure meticulously and drilled out each hole cleanly. Use a flat disc to clean the edges. He also filled in the exposed metal with paint.
0 2026/02/15 18:01:22
He used some of the Robbin's hardware and for other rivets, used his own to keep it close to OEM as possible.
He used some of the Robbin's hardware and for other rivets, used his own to keep it close to OEM as possible.
0 2026/02/15 18:01:55
The water collection trim was removed, cleaned by him, and new hardware placed.
The water collection trim was removed, cleaned by him, and new hardware placed.
0 2026/02/15 18:02:45
First time setting the new top being mounted.
First time setting the new top being mounted.
0 2026/02/15 18:03:35
He removed the old trim tape and applied his own weatherproof adhesive to tack down the top.
He removed the old trim tape and applied his own weatherproof adhesive to tack down the top.
0 2026/02/15 18:03:57
The weatherseals were massaged with Shin Etsu.
The weatherseals were massaged with Shin Etsu.
0 2026/02/15 18:04:37
0 2026/02/15 18:05:05
It definitely looked cleaner than the old tape.
It definitely looked cleaner than the old tape.
0 2026/02/15 18:05:31
Some painters take to prevent lifting.
Some painters take to prevent lifting.
0 2026/02/15 18:06:30
Then he used a clamp WITH microfiber cloths to prevent marring the finish. Steps like this show that he's proud of his work.
Then he used a clamp WITH microfiber cloths to prevent marring the finish. Steps like this show that he's proud of his work.
0 2026/02/15 18:06:53
The best the car looked since coming out of the factory.
The best the car looked since coming out of the factory.
0 2026/02/15 18:07:28
0 2026/02/17 17:42:27
0 2026/02/17 17:42:29
You'll have to contort yourself to get a good view but the goal to the squeeze the metal, gold-ish colored table on the side of the button. You can see it just peeking out from the fascia. You can either squeeze it hard or put a thin plastic tool into the tab. It is the only thing keeping the Start button connected to the dash.
You'll have to contort yourself to get a good view but the goal to the squeeze the metal, gold-ish colored table on the side of the button. You can see it just peeking out from the fascia. You can either squeeze it hard or put a thin plastic tool into the tab. It is the only thing keeping the Start button connected to the dash.
0 2026/04/03 22:11:36
This is the tab you need to push. There is a bump on the other side of the housing that help to align the button but you do not need to squeeze it. Well pushing the button out, it helps to angle it slightly towards the door.
This is the tab you need to push. There is a bump on the other side of the housing that help to align the button but you do not need to squeeze it. Well pushing the button out, it helps to angle it slightly towards the door.
0 2026/04/03 22:13:56
Next to the service hold to replace the bulb is the housing tab. You don't need to mess with it.
Next to the service hold to replace the bulb is the housing tab. You don't need to mess with it.
0 2026/04/03 22:15:09
While holding down that metal tab pretty hard, the button popped out without much pressure.
While holding down that metal tab pretty hard, the button popped out without much pressure.
0 2026/04/03 22:15:50