Great video! Repair looks good, will have to try it on my MR2 roof. Just subscribed to your channel.👍

I use strong magnets on opposite side of the top to apply pressure over night.

I have owned a SL320 for 9 years, it came with a small hole in the outside layer of the multi layered soft top that has not gotten worse since I have owned it, but as it is the only bad spot on the whole vehicle I am thinking of repairing it, despite the fact it doesn't leak. If I do it I will try from the inside of the outer layer from outside the car, (if that makes sense) and blend in the fabric edge of the soft top to the glue. I think the damage was originally caused by the fabric catching on the frame on retraction in the past, but I had the top off to have new plastic windows sewn in when I bought it and the shop must have realigned the frame to stop the catching. Thanks for starting me to think about this and hope your repairs stand the test of time. In my experience the glue that marked the fabric will wear off with the weather.

Nice one. I was debating the push bike puncture repair tyre kits. The vinyl just goes over time might get a mohair one when it goes for good

If you had put sellotape on the outside, you could have applied black Stormsure convertible repair glue from the inside. You wouldn't have had to stick the material patch on the outside then. Almost an invisible repair that way.

@StormsureLtd

2 жыл бұрын

That is definitely the best way to do it!

where did you get the strips that you stick on it and what kind of material is it

helpful vid , did the patch hold up when you put the roof up and down . i have hole in the same place and its right on a crease when the roof is down.

@RustLocker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, same here, the hole was right on a fold as the roof goes down. It started to lift a bit in one corner so I added some more glue and made sure it was completely dry before lowering the roof again. So far it's held up well, I've probably lowered and raised it 20 times since and no sign of lifting.

Where can i find these patches?

What if you tar to cover the hole and use it as an adhesive, do exactly what do you did when it dries, and then paint the top using fabric spray paint? Is that a good idea?

@RustLocker

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you could try that. Not sure about spray painting the fabric though, colour match might be hard.

Please share link to products

Thank you

@RustLocker

5 жыл бұрын

+Auto Speciale you’re welcome 😃

Great video! Do you have a link or can you point me in the right direction so I can buy that same patch kit? Thanks!

@RustLocker

4 жыл бұрын

I just got it from eBay mate. Have a search, you should find it on there.

With a hole that small you might be able to put some Caulking over it, colour it dark grey by mixing it with some charcoal powder or paint.

@nickc.843

Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t hold up if you use the top much.

Rubber and some flex seal small paint brush and a lot of a of patience to fill the gap will spread even but nice fix on a budget

@RustLocker

3 жыл бұрын

Good Idea

@petertelinde130

2 жыл бұрын

do you know if there is a video of this idea?

I hope it lasts But I tried loads of products in the past And because of the repeated opening and closing of the top they soon Come unstuck. You might be lucky though

is this a common fault on mx5 vinyl on both sides of roof

@Itsemma-vt5dq

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 96 and mine doesn’t seem to have ever had it, it’s the back window leaking and a small hole above the passenger door🥺

Any links for the products?

@Hezyo922

3 жыл бұрын

for fucks sake, how am i the demographic for this

Vinyal should noever be cleaned with alcohol btw. You want a mild detergent. THis is per flying miata

do have a link for the patch and the glue

@RustLocker

5 жыл бұрын

I just bought it from ebay, the brand is stormsure I think.

@golders99

4 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to the convertible roof repair glue: amzn.to/2ufDCMr

I can’t find this product

@RustLocker

4 жыл бұрын

Try eBay.

@golders99

4 жыл бұрын

Here it is: amzn.to/2ufDCMr

Is this only for vinyl soft top?

@RustLocker

4 жыл бұрын

yes, mohair will be a different kit

Is the patch still holding?

@xinic5

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Im curious too. Also, I wonder if you could apply the patch on the inside? Or no?

@RustLocker

4 жыл бұрын

+NotMorganFreeman I fitted a hardtop so I haven’t checked the condition of the soft top in ages. I’m guessing that as it’s vinyl and wasn’t in very good shape, I’ll probably need a new soft top now.

I call Bullocks, you're from the canals mate.

@RustLocker

4 жыл бұрын

+Paolo Joe Jingy *Bollocks

@easylivingsherpa

4 жыл бұрын

@@RustLocker Oy want me to visit ye ol hose and nick everything?

my god hes from manchester

@RustLocker

4 жыл бұрын

+Paolo Joe Jingy Who’s from Manchester? Not me, I’m from Essex.

Wish it didn't have that terrible music. Hard to hear you.

Distracting misic

Please axe the annoying music. Who do youtubers think it is necessary?

@JayDman

2 жыл бұрын

No kidding. Quit the video after 2 minutes. Annoying

Punks cut my car up overnight

@RustLocker

3 жыл бұрын

Shit. That’s fucked up mate.

Yikes! What irritating music with that nerve-wracking tapping noise.

Horrible