Wrangler Hardtop

Aug 05, 2006 7 Replies

After a long hot summer, the rainy season has arrived and I have put up the soft top. Since it has been down soo long it is really dirty on the inside. I also have noticed a hole that needs to be fixed. Does anyone have any suggestions on a chemical that will clean the inside, and also what kind of patch to use??? Thanks


I used duct tape... works for me...

Duct tape tends to first get gooey in hot sun, then it hardens and pulls loose and in all instances leaves cruft behind.

The best patches will use a combination of glue and stitch of a small matching patch across the hole. I've done several across the years, some looked much better than others. The kits are available online from folks such as JC Whitney, etc. They appear to all come from the same vendor.

You might want to check the local YP for shops that do vinyl roof, convertible tops, unless you are a heck of a lot better than the average bear, they'll do a better job at reasonable cost.

For cleaners, there are several, I had good luck with Mothers but probably because that was what I picked up first. Pull the thing and turn it inside out. An old toothbrush or similar helps scrub without being tough enough to scar the fabric. Plan on getting sopping wet.

ambrin proclaimed:

Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.

Earle

You can get these at Walmart too.

--James--

Is this a denim, sail cloth or vinyl top? If you have woven fabric then you can maybe use an iron-patch from your local fabric shop.

Earle

And in brightly contrasting colors.

Earle

How about a patch that would work on an air mattress? It would be weather resistant too I would think, being airtight and all. It should be flexible too.

Prolly available at Walmart.

Kate

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