> I have the convertible top (Sun Fast) and all the hardware for installation
> today. Then I realized, I don't know how to cut the fabric to receive the
> lift the dot hardware.
I've always done mine by hand. Find where you want the stud to go, then use the
bottom plate on top of the vinyl as a pattern to cut 4 slits with a sharp X-acto
knife. Be sure to orient the plate the right way round. A piece of cardboard
is handy as backing material, as otherwise it's easy to stab your finger. Work
the 4 prongs of the top plate through the holes you just made. Then slide the
bottom plate onto the tabs, and cut around the center hole. Crimp the tabs
tightly, and you're done with that one. I use an old pair of "water pump"
slip-joint pliers to crimp the tabs, as they have enough 'reach' and the notches
help roll the tabs over.
FWIW, If you Google for "lift-the-dot tool" (without the quotes), you'll
probably some less expensive tools. I see one at http://www.rochfordsupply.com
for under $40.
Randall
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