R52 Patches for Bare Spots
Was about to move this to the "Lawn and Garden Section". Thanks for the clarification 
Not under warranty ?
If it's to bolster existing fabric, I would consider taking it to a shop who specializes in fabric tops. There is a really good one on the Cape and some in your area. They should be able to stitch some "heal" fabric on the stress points of the top making it look OEM. No idea of the cost though.

Not under warranty ?
If it's to bolster existing fabric, I would consider taking it to a shop who specializes in fabric tops. There is a really good one on the Cape and some in your area. They should be able to stitch some "heal" fabric on the stress points of the top making it look OEM. No idea of the cost though.
Sorry, I did mean soft tops. It has been a popular topic here. Some posters talk about placing towels into their top as it folds. Mighty cumbersome. Can't we just reinforce the wear spots?
The dealership put some material in the wear spots for me, when I had the roof adjusted................didn't make a bit of difference I'm afraid.
When my top finally wears through (and if I still have the Mini) I'm just going to order a top from these guys minitops and get a local installer I know to put it on..........it's the same top and a lot cheaper than going through the dealer.
When my top finally wears through (and if I still have the Mini) I'm just going to order a top from these guys minitops and get a local installer I know to put it on..........it's the same top and a lot cheaper than going through the dealer.
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The dealership put some material in the wear spots for me, when I had the roof adjusted................didn't make a bit of difference I'm afraid.
When my top finally wears through (and if I still have the Mini) I'm just going to order a top from these guys minitops and get a local installer I know to put it on..........it's the same top and a lot cheaper than going through the dealer.
When my top finally wears through (and if I still have the Mini) I'm just going to order a top from these guys minitops and get a local installer I know to put it on..........it's the same top and a lot cheaper than going through the dealer.
Nice thing about a custom top....you can choose a color other than what is offered from the factory....I have seen some very cool custom color set ups out this way.
And if you have a seat farbricator to make some matching new leather seat covers/piping....all the better.
I love rag tops yet but timing is everything.......someday. From what I have seen over the years, rag top issues whether it be the rear glass or fabric has been an issue for about every manufacturer including MB.
Nice thing about a custom top....you can choose a color other than what is offered from the factory....I have seen some very cool custom color set ups out this way.
And if you have a seat farbricator to make some matching new leather seat covers/piping....all the better.
Nice thing about a custom top....you can choose a color other than what is offered from the factory....I have seen some very cool custom color set ups out this way.
And if you have a seat farbricator to make some matching new leather seat covers/piping....all the better.
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