Small tear on my top

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Dec 27, 2010 | 03:36 PM

Rockyd

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From: Fort Worth TX

Car: 89Z28 Vert

Engine: 350/tbi

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: 3.27 Posi

Small tear on my top

I have a really small tear on my top what is the best way to take care of this repair kit or what. Thanks in advance.

Jan 16, 2011 | 11:20 AM

zuma

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From: SF Bay Area

Car: 1969 SS Camaro, or 1990 Iroc vert,

Engine: 350 and 305

Transmission: tb350 and 700r4

Re: Small tear on my top

Pick up pack of leather sewing needles, get some heavyduty thread the same color as your top, and sew it up...might not be 100% watertight but it should look better...good luck.

Jan 16, 2011 | 12:02 PM

yankeecarman

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From: Melbourne Australia but from South Carolina

Car: 1991 Trans Am convertible

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: Auto

Re: Small tear on my top

someone once told me before dont use super glue. I think it melts it or something.

Jan 18, 2011 | 10:32 PM

injdinjn

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From: I won't tell either

Car: 1986 Grand Prix TPI

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 200 4R

Re: Small tear on my top

Check with a local high dollar upholstery shop

If sewing it up you should have a patch cloth on the back side.

Jan 22, 2011 | 10:43 AM

Iroctopless

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From: Killam, AB

Car: 1989 IrocZ Convertible

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: T5 - 5 Speed Standard

Axle/Gears: 3.08

Re: Small tear on my top

A patch very similar to tent repair kits. It will also help provide rain resistance. Some fabric stores also offer adhesive patches (like for on holes on jeans) that are tuff and come in black. If they are iron-on be sure to follow intructions. Also have someone use something on the outside to provide pressure on the roof for the iron to press against.