[Roadsters] torn soft top boot

[dan russell]

HI Tim.
My experience is that the rip should be repaired by adding a
reinforcing strip behind the tear.  The strip is double perimeter stitched,
then the torn edges are zigzag stitched to the reinforcing.  If done
correctly, the patch isn't highly visible and will be stronger than the top
material.  
Unless you have an industrial sewing machine I would take it to
an place that does boat tops.  They'll know exactly what to do.

If you want a
temporary fix, you can glue the torn edges to a piece of backing vinyl using
Goop or a vinyl adhesive.  It might last for quite a while.  If you can get
the two torn edges to match and lay flat on the backing it might not be too
visible.
 
Thanks,  Dan




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From: Tim
<tputland at charter.net>
To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, June 15, 2010 11:49:41 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] torn soft top boot

I managed to tear my soft top boot
while installing it around the bracket for a newly installed wind baffle. The
tear is down lowish by the package shelf and is about six inches long or so.
What is the best way to fix this? Can it be sewn effectively? I am not worried
about what it will look like as the interior is not perfect. Should I just
take it to an upholstery shop or can it be done by hand? (has any one sewn a
vinyl tonneau or boot before?)

Thanks

Tim
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