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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 04:31 AM
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Temporary fix for a torn top?

Both sides of my top have these pretty good sized tears and I was wondering if there is a temporary fix for them?
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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temporary?
duct tape..plastic.and glue..etc,.
Ebay sells replacement tops for about 400.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Force flex trash bag and gorilla tape. Keep it out of the sun and it will last for a long time. Also if you can, take out the inner liner and tape the bag from the inside as well as the outside. it will stay very well.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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Gorilla tape?
they got tape for Ducks..now Gorillas?
Geesh!..what are People "into" around here!..sounds kind of Kinky!..I'd go with the duck though..hahhahaha!
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Haha, thanks for the responses! I just need it so rain won't get in. I have been looking at the ebay tops for a while too. I would go for the gorilla personally. I like a big strong......tape to hold me down
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpandasnatch
Haha, thanks for the responses! I just need it so rain won't get in. I have been looking at the ebay tops for a while too. I would go for the gorilla personally. I like a big strong......tape to hold me down
Nothing like a leaky top..that mildew will kill the interior eventually.
according to your Screen name you are into Bears..so Gorillas would be a close second choice would they not?.chuckle!
Me?..I like to Wing it..get it?..WING it??...(ahahhaha!).

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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Black duct tape and super glue it down if you plan on replacing top anyway....drove my Celica like that for awhile With no leaks then replaced top and had leaks lol.....
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
Nothing like a leaky top..that mildew will kill the interior eventually.
according to your Screen name you are into Bears..so Gorillas would be a close second choice would they not?.chuckle!
Me?..I like to Wing it..get it?..WING it??...(ahahhaha!).
Yea, definitely. I had a Honda Civic with a leaky moonroof. A light rain won't affect it that much but a heavy downpour will just leave a miniature lake in it :/

I love them bears. So cuddly and understanding. Well, actually, hamsters are a close second to me. I like pocket sized too :>
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