acrylic top
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St Jude Donor '14
acrylic top
Would like to get some other feedback on repairing the "glass" top. I have read that a mixture of fiberglass resin, fiber glass dust, and super glue is the best way to repair the crack. Then sand & buff, anyone ever attemted to repair one of these tops?
Really hate to spend money on a new one given the price when it is just the corner that is damaged. ALso anyone know a good way to "repolish" the whole top?
Really hate to spend money on a new one given the price when it is just the corner that is damaged. ALso anyone know a good way to "repolish" the whole top?
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I'd start checking vendors (Melrose Tops is one people here on the forum recommend) for a replacement top. Most places will give you a core charge on your old top. When it comes to the acrylic top, replace it, don't "repair" it.
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ALso anyone know a good way to "repolish" the whole top?[/QUOTE]
What we use on aircraft windshields will work well on this application for removing the haze. Its called a Micromesh kit.
Here what It looks like.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo.../Micromesh.php
What we use on aircraft windshields will work well on this application for removing the haze. Its called a Micromesh kit.
Here what It looks like.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo.../Micromesh.php
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Besides, the new one is going to break or haze in the long run again.
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Oh I have a solid one, just would like the option to have a glass top without the $$....A buddy of mine gave it to me because it was damaged on one corner and I posted to see if any one new of how to fix the crack, it is only about 2" on one of the corners.
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If it were me, I'd try the repair
I had the acrylic one (3 of them) and they all broke
I've now switched to a hart top. I miss the ability to see out at night
Do the repair and have both If it was free, you really have nothing to loose
I had the acrylic one (3 of them) and they all broke
I've now switched to a hart top. I miss the ability to see out at night
Do the repair and have both
If it was free, you really have nothing to loose
