the s2k blog

I bought my car used and noticed pretty quickly that there were a few spots in the top that rubbed against the locks and metal ribs of the frame’s top that were becoming frayed. After doing some research i found that the best solution was to use Permatex Super Clear Vinyl Sealant (blue tube, available at all automotive stores) liberally on the inside where the top was weakening. First i cleaned the spots with water and let it fully dry and then used a q-tip to spread the vinyl sealant over the area. I also let it dry 24 hours before i used the top again. The spots are now hardened and have held up well for the past month without any continuing signs of fraying or weakening.

If the spot has become so bad that it’s created an actual tear or small hole, you can use black polyester thread to seal the hole and then use the vinyl sealant on both sides of the tear. This will of course be slightly noticeable on the outside, but will stop the tear from becoming worse.