vinyl top, any way to fix lifting without redoing?

[Ryan]

is there anyway to repair a few small spots on a vinyl top that are lifting without redoing the top?

[gasoline_24]

Never done it, but I would think if you could get a syringe and inject a little glue underneath this would fix it.  I am sure somebody has a fix on here.

[AKcharger]

I tried to use a syringe before, didn't work that well. glue came out on top and then I cleaned it with the only thing that would take it off...reducer. The reducer also removed the dye from the vynal top so I had to respray the vynal top.

In short if it's lifting it's old, if it's old replace it properly IMO

AK

[jeryst]

If the vinyl is lifting, it may be because there is rust there.

I had a car a few years ago that had the same problem. I got a can of spray adhesive at the auto store, and made sure it had one of those little red extensions. I made a tiny hole in the vinyl with an awl, stuck the extension in it, and sprayed a little in all directions. Then I used a small paint roller to roll over top the lifted part to spread the glue around a little, and to press the vinyl down. I rolled it in all directions, but on the final roll, I rolled everything toward the hold to make sure there wasnt any air trapped underneath. Next day, I put a tiny dab of black sealer over the hole. I sold the car a year later, and it still looked ok.

[Ryan]

no, there is no rust, its a new top install on a really nice charger. It was my first top install and I think I must have not put down enough glue in a few small areas. And I unfortunatly didnt notice it until I got all the glass and trim back in place 

[Ghoste]

What color is it?  I'd try the syringe method first myself but I'd be careful about the top discoloration thing.

[Dennis K]

How long has the new top been on the car? I have seen a few newly installed vinyl tops, and none of them looked good until they have had some time in the sun to smooth out.

[Ryan]

 Its been on the car about 2-3 weeks, I havent let it sit in the sun yet since the car isnt movable at the moment. Maybe I should hook up the brakes

[The70RT]

Its been on the car about 2-3 weeks, I havent let it sit in the sun yet since the car isnt movable at the moment. Maybe I should hook up the brakes

Maybe get it out in the sun to get it hot then take a roller and roll towards the areas that need adhesion it.