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Apr 20, 2005 | 05:58 PM

99SilverVert

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Convertible top issue C5

Hi all,

99 C5 owner.

My glass from the convertible top has seperated from the actual convertible top

Any ideas as to re-affix the glass?

I was givin the idea of 3M double sized tape (foam type), but will that repel water when it rains?

Apr 20, 2005 | 06:04 PM

MTurnbo

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My son just had the same problem with his 2000 and had it repaired. They some how re-glued it. It has been about five months and seems to be holding fine. I'll have him drop you a line.

Apr 20, 2005 | 06:08 PM

MrWhan

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I had it happen a couple months ago too...some kind of glue was used to reattach it. This summer should be a test of that glue as I put the top up and down daily.

Apr 20, 2005 | 06:28 PM

99SilverVert

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Thanks a lot guys for you input!

I actually did the foam 3m tape thing just now, but Id also glue it if I knew it wasnt water proof.

Is that tape waterproof?

Apr 20, 2005 | 08:22 PM

RPOZ4Z

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I used JB weld on mine, it's been almost a year now.

Apr 20, 2005 | 09:43 PM

Armadillo

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I think the foam will act just like a sponge and soak up water until it is full, then drip, but I can't confirm that.

Apr 20, 2005 | 09:46 PM

uknowme2good

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buy a new top....u have the cash

Apr 20, 2005 | 09:52 PM

Poptops

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I used 3M Super 77 Spray adhesive which I put into a cup and then brushed on where it was needed on both the glass and the top's surfaces. It's been good as new since then.

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Apr 21, 2005 | 01:20 AM

eddie44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 99SilverVert

Thanks a lot guys for you input!

I actually did the foam 3m tape thing just now, but Id also glue it if I knew it wasnt water proof.

Is that tape waterproof?

Move to AZ, it doesn't rain here!

Apr 21, 2005 | 01:27 AM

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GrayC5

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Good luck with the repairs.

Apr 21, 2005 | 09:14 AM

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99SilverVert

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Originally Posted by uknowme2good

buy a new top....u have the cash

Me cash, nope im broke. Id spring for the 400 for a new top/glass but i cant right now

Apr 27, 2005 | 07:47 PM

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99SilverVert

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Welps,I need the JB wels apparently. My car is getting soaked with the foam tape

How do u apply it to ensure theres a proper seal/waterproof?

Apr 27, 2005 | 08:38 PM

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RPOZ4Z

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first make sure you mix enough to do the job, I used a small ziplock bag and cut one corner off and squeezed it into the opening between the window and the top (my window didn't totally seperate from the top, just the right side), then I used a large towel on the inside to support the window, and another large towel with plastic under it to hold the outside lip of the cloth top onto the glass.

it looks perfect now.

Apr 27, 2005 | 10:15 PM

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99SilverVert

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My top has this rubber like surface on it, along the whole inside part. Will i need to remove it?

According to JB Weld:
Q: Is there anything that J-B Weld WON'T bond to?
A: J-B Weld will not adhere to, or bond well to:

Any flexible rubber surface
Leather
Vinyl
Canvass
Polypropylene plastic
Polyethylene plastic

It will still work ?

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