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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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top torn on bow, any easy fixes?

basically, some people have tried to steal my car and havent (nor will they) succeeded. problem is that the top is torn from pulling up on both corners of the bow now, so it doesnt sit so flushed. ive tried contact cement but that lasted like 3 days, ( im in miami and it was summertime).

anybody reccomend anything besides a new top? thanks for the help team
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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Re: top torn on bow, any easy fixes?

Can you post a picture? It's a little difficult to visualize.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Re: top torn on bow, any easy fixes?

here you go
Attached Thumbnails top torn on bow, any easy fixes?-part_1359579511087.jpeg   top torn on bow, any easy fixes?-part_1359579511673.jpeg  
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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any suggestions
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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Re: top torn on bow, any easy fixes?

Either a 3M or Permatex trim or weather stripping adhesive like below

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0399&ppt=C1956
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Re: top torn on bow, any easy fixes?

The dirty bast**** I would like to get my hands on who ever did that.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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Re: top torn on bow, any easy fixes?

Originally Posted by Edwardgp
The dirty bast**** I would like to get my hands on who ever did that.
you and I both bud.

ima give that a try guys thanks. id hate to have to replace the top for that.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Re: top torn on bow, any easy fixes?

Did you think about turning it in to your car insurance? Get a couple estimates, might need a new top anyway to make it right. GOOD LUCK!
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Re: top torn on bow, any easy fixes?

Originally Posted by botch1
Did you think about turning it in to your car insurance? Get a couple estimates, might need a new top anyway to make it right. GOOD LUCK!
yeah but with my deductible, its not worth even mentioning it to them. down in this "fraud city" where i live in, its not easy to get anything from insurance companies. but ima try the weatherstrip adhesive. its worth a shot. thanks for the advise guys
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