Convertible top problem

Apr 04, 2005 6 Replies

My 2000 Camaro convertible top is separating from the glass on the bottom exterior. The top looks almost new because it's garage kept, but that one area is coming apart.



The material that affixes to the glass has what appears to be some type of tape strip that obviously has lost its adhesion.



The question is what would be a suitable material to glue this sucker back together? I was told possibly a gasket adhesive, and that silicone didn't work.



Has anyone given this a try? I'd hate to think about replacing the whole top because, like I said, it looks like new.


-- lab~rat >:-) The less you care, the more it doesn't matter.


I'd like to know how this turns out.

I have a 2001 SS conv., also garage kept (duh!) so I have to assume this is something I'll be looking at sometome in the future.

Question: Do you take yours through car-washes? I do and the local one just added high power air-fans at the drying stage. Makes the top flutter like crazy. Don't think it can be good for it...

Ta Daaa! And the answer is ? 3M, Permatex, etc... Super weather strip adhesive. If it worked for thirty plus years on my 68's weatherstripping, it should work as well on convertable tops. Of course there's always any number of spray adhesives from the 3M company Super77, Hi- Strength 90, Super80, etc. They all work well but you'll have to do the research for which one bests suits your needs. Call an auto apolstery shop and ask, can't hurt.

...Ron

--

68' Camaro RS 88' Firebird Formula 00' Mustang GT Vert

I think I may have misunderstood the question. If you are talking about the rear glass in the top itself then an auto glass shop would be the place I'd be asking the questions. That stuff they use now to seal windshields is amazing and is also probably what you are looking for.

...Ron

--

68' Camaro RS 88' Firebird Formula 00' Mustang GT Vert

On Tue, 05 Apr 2005 22:48:43 GMT, snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com (RSCamaro) puked:

Yeah, the rear glass in the top. It's only loose on the bottom.

-- lab~rat >:-) Do you want polite or do you want sincere?

Check out the auto glass shop. I'm sure that they have what you need.

...Ron

--

68' Camaro RS 88' Firebird Formula 00' Mustang GT Vert

Sounds like EPDM glazing tape might work. The black glazing compound in a caulking tube might do the trick as well.

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required