Convertible top/rear window seam problem. Need advice!
05-06-2006, 03:59 PM
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Convertible top/rear window seam problem. Need advice!
I noticed today that the adhesive which binds my top to the rear window is starting to fail. Has anyone else had this problem? If it were on the top part of the window, I wouldn't be nearly as concerned about it. As is, though, it makes a perfect little funnel for rain water to sneak into my interior. I guess what I'm seeking is advice on some sort of adhesive to use. TIA for the advice.
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05-06-2006, 09:20 PM
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If you can get the material back to the original position I would recommend ...
either 3M 1300L deicer boot adhesive or Bostik 2402 adhesive.. These are products which are used in the aircraft industry to install deicer boots to the wings.
Typically, you apply it to both sides (glass and material) let it dry then bring together. Where it touches it stays so you have to make sure it goes right the first time. This stuff is strong and will adhere to nearly any surface.<ul><li><a href="http://www.skygeek.com/3m.html">SkyGeek</a></li></ul>
Typically, you apply it to both sides (glass and material) let it dry then bring together. Where it touches it stays so you have to make sure it goes right the first time. This stuff is strong and will adhere to nearly any surface.<ul><li><a href="http://www.skygeek.com/3m.html">SkyGeek</a></li></ul>
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05-07-2006, 12:58 AM
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I had the same issue a couple months ago...
unfortunately, I discovered it during a time when rained the entire week.
I tried to use the adhesive that was recommended but unfornately could not find it in black at home depot. So in addition to some other tricks I had to use...I had to put some black dye on the area where the adhesive was applied on the top. It was a very messy deal.
If your top is on it's way out...just replace it. I would only recommend gluing it, if it's in great shape. Lot of alternatives out there these days.
It help up very well and was flexible. I use the top evereyday. I could not tell if it help up well for long because I got rid of that car
(my second TT) and picked up a newer one.
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I tried to use the adhesive that was recommended but unfornately could not find it in black at home depot. So in addition to some other tricks I had to use...I had to put some black dye on the area where the adhesive was applied on the top. It was a very messy deal.
If your top is on it's way out...just replace it. I would only recommend gluing it, if it's in great shape. Lot of alternatives out there these days.
It help up very well and was flexible. I use the top evereyday. I could not tell if it help up well for long because I got rid of that car
(my second TT) and picked up a newer one.
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05-07-2006, 05:43 PM
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Thanks for the input, guys. I'll be dropping by Lowe's tomorrow to try and
pick up something like what is being suggested here. As for the top itself, it is still in really good shape. I think this car sat in a garage for 4 years while only having 15,000 miles put on it. Everything on it is still in good shape.
05-08-2006, 05:54 PM
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Re: Convertible top/rear window seam problem. Need advice!
I just dropped my 2003 A4 off at the dealer for this problem. They're having a factory rep look at it to see if it's covered under warranty. Mine is alot worse than yours... I'm trying to find info on this problem via the web in case they try and hose me.