Soft top Question

Starting to get some cracks on the side of the top, where it folds
down. Was wondering if there was some kind of glue or silicon that
would work to seal/batch it up. I do not want to replace the top at
this point but don't want it to get worse. thanks.

Mac wrote:
> Starting to get some cracks on the side of the top, where it folds
> down. Was wondering if there was some kind of glue or silicon that
> would work to seal/batch it up. I do not want to replace the top at
> this point but don't want it to get worse. thanks.


Curious, what year is it???

And do you normally treat it at least once or twice, or more a year
with anything???

I use Armour All. Now don't start, I have heard many negatives, but
have used it for nearly 30 yrs. on many things, and swear by the
product.

> Curious, what year is it???

2008.

Sorry, couldn't resist ;-)

Eric

On Mar 13, 7:43 am, "Eric Baber" > wrote:
> > Curious, what year is it???
>
> 2008.
>
> Sorry, couldn't resist ;-)
>
> Eric

Wise guy>>>LOL.

I MEANT THE CAR :-).

Thje car is 1990, the top was put on in 1999. Use Armour All at least
a couple of time a year, real thick coat.



On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:25:32 -0700 (PDT), Jazz_Azz
> wrote:

>On Mar 13, 7:43 am, "Eric Baber" > wrote:
>> > Curious, what year is it???
>>
>> 2008.
>>
>> Sorry, couldn't resist ;-)
>>
>> Eric
>
>Wise guy>>>LOL.
>
>I MEANT THE CAR :-).

"Mac" > wrote
> Thje car is 1990, the top was put on in 1999. Use Armour All at least
> a couple of time a year, real thick coat.
>
I think you are looking at a new top. This one replaced a 9 year old top and
is now almost that old. Duct tape is your best bet, though not pretty.

Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on our
'90.
--
Ken Lyons '97 Brilliant Black/'90 Classic Red
Inside the Beltway
[Remove the first two digits to reply]

Time flies when you're drivin' fun!

Chris
99BBB

> Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on
> our '90.
> --
> Ken Lyons '97 Brilliant Black/'90 Classic Red
> Inside the Beltway
> [Remove the first two digits to reply]
>

In article <a0iCj.21670$Qy3.3400@trnddc03>,
"Ken Lyons" > wrote:

> Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on our
> '90.

My original 1994 top was fine when I last saw it in May. Been under the
boot since then. I'm sure it helps that it lives in a garage.

The window no longer unzips, the Velcro is history, and I've reglued the
bow sleeves twice, but no rot or cracking. As little as I use it,
there's no reason to replace it just 'cause it's old. Maybe tan tops
last longer...

--
Lanny Chambers
St. Louis, MO
'94C

>> Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on
>> our
>> '90.
>
> My original 1994 top was fine when I last saw it in May. Been under the
> boot since then. I'm sure it helps that it lives in a garage.
>
> The window no longer unzips, the Velcro is history, and I've reglued the
> bow sleeves twice, but no rot or cracking. As little as I use it,
> there's no reason to replace it just 'cause it's old. Maybe tan tops
> last longer...

My 1991, original top just now is beginning to sprout mildew on the inside.
It's been a wet winter and the car's been standing on the road and it's
clearly taken its toll. From what has just been said here, though, 17 years
for the roof seems to be pretty good going...

Eric

On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:00:22 -0500, Lanny Chambers wrote:

> In article <a0iCj.21670$Qy3.3400@trnddc03>,
> "Ken Lyons" > wrote:
>
>> Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on
>> our '90.
>
> My original 1994 top was fine when I last saw it in May. Been under the
> boot since then. I'm sure it helps that it lives in a garage.
>
> The window no longer unzips, the Velcro is history, and I've reglued the
> bow sleeves twice, but no rot or cracking. As little as I use it,
> there's no reason to replace it just 'cause it's old. Maybe tan tops
> last longer...

Maybe. They should remain a lot less hot in the sun. Of course, white
tops are ideal in that respect, but I am pretty sure the most dramatic
advantage of white would not apply for tops.

Leon
--
Leon Bess Bozo .)