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My Removable top - Finally Done!

Discussion in '348/355' started by treedee3d, Jun 13, 2013.

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  1. treedee3d

    treedee3d F1 Rookie

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  2. gus355

    gus355 Formula Junior

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    Great Job Fab - I really do not regret jumping at the chance I had to buy this!

    BTW - you need the urethane "primer" to make the urethane windshield adhesive stick permanently - I don't know why the body shop did not tell you that.
     
  3. Dohangs

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    You didn't great job getting the top to where it is now. The car looks great. Enjoy all your hrd work with your one of a kind top!
     
  4. f-man

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    They Did... Fab doesn't listen...
     
  5. treedee3d

    treedee3d F1 Rookie

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    I listen just fine....
     
  6. gus355

    gus355 Formula Junior

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    Did you try the urethane primer? The type you need actually etches into the surface and leaves a rubbery surface that the urethane sticks to - it sticks so well that you cannot ever remove it - you have to cut it off.

    Sort of related - 3M also makes a primer for double side tape - I made the mistake of using it once and it REALLY works.
     
  7. treedee3d

    treedee3d F1 Rookie

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    Thanks Gus....I did not use the urethane primer. I was never instructed to do so by the manufacturer of the top nor my bodyshop.

    I cleaned the surface with "plastic-safe" primer and glued it.

    It held very good for a few weeks but then some areas began to give out. I touched up with Pl premium construction adhesive as well as a type of crazy glue and all is good now.

    your suggestion is good but if the roof ever needs a repaint or a glass needs to be changed I want to be able to remove it without damaging.
     

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