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Old 08-17-2016, 08:06 PM
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Rear roof seam separating - fix?
Hello all, my 2007 R52 roof rear seams are separating. I've done thread searches but haven't found any posts describing a fix.

Anyone know of a fix or do I live with it until a new roof is required?


 
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Old 08-18-2016, 06:59 AM
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http://my350z.com/forum/350z-roadste...roof-tear.html
 
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Thanks for the link.

Anyone tried the seam grip product on your fabric top?
https://www.mcnett.com/gearaid/seam-grip#10510
 
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i have the same problem!
2008 non S here...
looking for a fix too...
 
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Old 09-02-2016, 08:58 PM
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have found these from youtube

they are called black bull adhesive and primer...

www.BoatQuickCare.com

dunno if it is useful??
 
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I would take it to a convertible top or car fabric repair shop if you cannot do it yourself. They have glue for that and can reset it. Look for custom shops that work with Haartz or Webasto tops ( that the factory top manufacturer) .
 
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Hi all, I fixed my R52 convertible seam coming apart with Gorilla Super Glue. I followed the instructions with just a drop of the glue as if i was tack welding. I then clamped each spot with a paper binder clips. One drop for one square inch so says Gorilla glue. I didn't think it would hold but it does!
 
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Good to know. Has it gone through any rain storms and then some ups and downs?
 
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Yep, wonder how it holds up.
 
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On my wife's VW Cabrio with canvas roof, I used regular gorilla glue and simple loop
stitches about 1 cm apart with heavy upholstery thread (actually, two types of thread doubled).
Besides the fact that it's a bear to place the stitches, it works pretty well, if a little ugly.
 
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Yep, wonder how it holds up.
It has been many months now in all weather conditions - rain and shine in the tropics and not even one spot of the glue has given way. Amazing!

I now swear by Gorilla Super Glue.
 
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Originally Posted by 10000rpm
Hi all, I fixed my R52 convertible seam coming apart with Gorilla Super Glue. I followed the instructions with just a drop of the glue as if i was tack welding. I then clamped each spot with a paper binder clips. One drop for one square inch so says Gorilla glue. I didn't think it would hold but it does!
did you lift up the boot area of the cover to do this or just keep it in place?
 
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Originally Posted by Whine not Walnuts
Good to know. Has it gone through any rain storms and then some ups and downs?
It’s almost a year now and it’s holding up.
 
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Originally Posted by I CHA 3X
did you lift up the boot area of the cover to do this or just keep it in place?
No. Just lower the roof halfway so that the fabric is loose enough to work with. Glue each spot from the outside and then apply paper binders to clamp it down for about 15 minutes each.
 
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