Of course, as convertible car owners already know, its not just about the functional benefits when it comes to convertible tops, but the aesthetic ones as well. If you need s2000 top repair, or any kind of new honda soft top, you have come. Whether its a hole, tear or rip in a soft top or convertible top, the aquaseal fd soft top repair kit will have you back on the road with just five easy steps. The honda s2000 top was yet another in a long line of successes for this corporation. The advance auto parts core charge presented to you online today with your item is representative of the most common core charge. For these convertible top repairs, youll need to take the convertible top off the frame for the popular stitch patch andseal job. Early convertibles used cotton canvas woven so tightly it is waterproof. Looking at them here i have the standard corner wear spot. Jun 14, 2008 an auto upholstery shop can sew on a patch that will last a long time. We supply and fit new soft tops for a wide range of convertible cars at our premises in sevenoaks, kent. If youve done other modifications to the car, this is a great way to tie everything together from an aerodynamic perspective.
For big holes on soft tops tape underneath the soft top as a bridge and pour stormsure over the hole once cured, peel off the tape underneath for a permanent clear waterproof flexible strong skin. I really want an oem hardtop, but damn theyre expensive. It will be ugly, but it will work until you can get a new top. If your car should develop a tear in the convertible top, we recommend you contact your dealer for goodwill consideration as well as do your civic duty towards the community and post in the soft top tears thread in the tell honda forum. Buy products related to convertible top repair products and see what customers say. The only problem i ever had was when i was young and stupid and left the top down on a mustang convertible on what i thought was an unseasonably warm winter day only to come back to the parking lot a couple of hours later to find several inches of snow in the car. Most american cars, japanese cars and targa tops are a vinyl impregnated or vinyl coated fabric. The vinyl coating provides both waterproofing and protection against the elements. Buy sierra auto tops convertible soft top replacement, compatible with honda s2000 20022009, wheated glass window, stayfast canvas, black. The stories of peoples cars getting scalped, dropped on blocks, and deseated in their own driveways or condo parking lots on s2ki are endless. Use to repair tears and holes in car convertible soft tops and wetsuits. A soft top is made form a flexible textile material.
The sole supplier of factory soft tops on jeep wrangler since 1986. Let the patch and convertible top set for about 10 minutes until completely dry. Google is my friend and i suggest trying and calling guys in your area that do convertible tops and interior rehopolstery not sure i spelled that right to get a price. However, automakers had problems in securing raw materials to fulfill orders after world war ii, including canvas in various shades for convertible tops and limiting their manufacture. This means defects such as bird droppings, road saltgrit, tree sap and other types of dirt will be easily removed. Buy gear aid aquaseal fd soft top repair kit for jeep and convertible cars. If you have any questions, please call 1877advance 2382623 or visit any advance auto parts store. Soft tops also tend to be cheaper to fix, as they dont have as many complicated folding parts as a hardtop. Open and close the top so you can reach all of the mounting pegs. Honda is one of the worlds most successful and wellrespected car manufacturers.
So if you want your convertible ride to remain looking gorgeous even with its top up, you have to clean and protect its soft top regularly. The color is a good match and the patch is less noticeable on the car. From frame restoration, installation all new components such as. There are several ways to enhance the looks and performance of the s2000. If so can you advise me of a roof repairer in essex i live in southend on sea where i could take the car. The soft top emergency repair kit is a must have for soft top owners. Jun 22, 2011 if your car should develop a tear in the convertible top, we recommend you contact your dealer for goodwill consideration as well as do your civic duty towards the community and post in the soft top tears thread in the tell honda forum. All of the convertible tops we offer will help you with your s2000 convertible top replacement needs. Hey yall, i have a 2007 gpw s2000 that has a soft top that will need to be replaced pretty soon. The raggtop convertible roof car kit is very popular across the us for good reason. Also, if the top is in really good shape, they may be able to just replace just that one section of material and not the whole top. Reapply adhesive to the same side of the patch and your outlined area on the convertible top interior. Home of honda s2000 owners and enthusiasts worldwide.
Honda s2000 soft top replacement honda oem parts auto. Hey yall, i have a 2007 gpw s2000 that has a soft top that will need to be replaced pretty. If your frame is still good, you can opt to simply get a new. For me its justifying spending so much like over 20% of the value of the car on a car that is over 10 years old. Make the repair of your cars soft top easy with our convertible top material.
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I have repaired rips near seams and even restiched a velcro on one of the side window. Stopped at the auto parts store and bought a big tube of super black rtv. Soft top convertibles are the most common style of convertible cars. How to keep your convertibles soft top looking great. The reason is that soft convertible tops usually differ from a car s exterior color, so soft top convertibles retain the look of a car in which its top goes up and down. When the oem elastic straps wear out the top does not retract correctly, jamming the top material between the. Those seeking performance gains often tend to overlook the benefit conferred by aerodynamic parts or aero mods. Our range of cobra soft top hoods are available in a variety of colours, in either everflex or mohair hooding material. Also compatible with many of the soft top convertible cars. Patients who have survived the new coronavirus share their stories as americans continue to show what theyre made of as crisis drags on.
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I think it was done right before i bought the vehicle, because after a while, the bar that holds that part of the top upwhich slides back when the top. Up for sale is honda s2000 soft top for patches oem s2k and rear glass. This new soft top is manufactured by one of the best hot rod soft top guys anywhere rod tops by dts enterprises. Help s2000 soft top latchclip loose how can i retention. Clean the repair area with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dirt or body oils which may impact a good bond onto the convertible top. For those that dont know, its very bad to raise and lower the convertible top with a plastic. Soft tops are usually cheaper than hard tops to repair give a more authentic convertible look and feel. Convertible top material car soft top material hirsch auto. The black hole patch kit self adhesive fabric patch for ice houses, tents, awnings, campers, outdoor gear, convertible, top, patch, s2000 jeep, soft top, cars gordray.
Explore 1,063 listings for small soft top cars at best prices. Pull the top over the metal bracket, and snap the rubber mounting guards in their mounting holes. Fortunately, summit racing equipment carries a huge selection of aftermarket soft tops. Wait until those areas are slightly tacky but not damp. Gahh is a high quality leading manufacturer of replacement convertible tops and auto interiors. Some vehicles come with soft top options from the factory, but one size definitely doesnt fit everyones lifestyle. Redoing a roof yourself isnt easy getting all the bubbles out and such and if its done wrong it looks like crap.
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If you need s2000 top repair, or any kind of new honda soft top, you have come to the right place. But without proper care, it wont stay that way for long. The reason is that soft convertible tops usually differ from a cars exterior color, so softtop convertibles retain the look of a car in which its top goes up and down. S2ki honda s2000 forums home of honda s2000 owners and. And its this fact the need to take the convertible top off the frame that presents the biggest hurdle in repairing your convertible top. Mar 12, 2018 the black hole patch kit self adhesive fabric patch for ice houses, tents, awnings, campers, outdoor gear, convertible, top, patch, s2000 jeep, soft top, cars.
We are experts in the convertible top industry since 1943 and are proud to stock and sell these high quality jeep wrangler soft top products that offer a great value to our customers. Hey whats up guys today i did a diy soft top patch. The s2000 soft top patterns are created by an experienced craftsman and manufactured in a modern factory from the original materials to ensure the best fit, original look, feel and highest quality construction. In april of 1999, the company debuted its first roadster, the s2000 soft top, to celebrate the companys 50th anniversary. Many owners use a hard top through the cold winter months and then have a soft hood for the summer. We have repaired hundreds of soft tops, rag tops, cabriolet and convertibles. Honda s2000 convertible top replacements are manufactured in southern california. Carefully cut oversized patches i made patterns with paper first, apply. Honda is the worlds largest motorcycle manufacturer, the fourth largest auto. Honda s2000 convertible top 200001 black haartz twillweave. Jeep wrangler soft tops gray top color free shipping on. But since the roof doesnt provide any insulation at all compared to a solid roof, and heat rises, any heat from the heater quickly cools. The soft top emergency repair kit comes with a strip of black and clear tenacious tape that is 3 x 20 long each.
Honda s2000 soft top roof repair technical matters back room. Modeled from the oem original style, this twopiece top also comes with all of the sewnin retainers so that the window and top sections are easy to bond to your car right from. Anyway, some of the patches on my soft top have been poorly done by one of the previous owners of the car, so i decided to redo it myself. I might recommend investing in a hard top if a covered structure isnt an option. If you dont mind how it looks, you can save a lot of money by fixing minor damage to a car top. Gear aid aquaseal fd soft top repair kit for jeep and convertible cars. Our soft top repair kit for the honda s2000 spider convertible promises the highest quality fabrics and a painfree installation. Gahh specializes in replacement convertible tops, seat covers, headliners, convertible top boot covers, headrest covers, seat kits, custom seat kits, and factory convertible tops and auto interiors. As for the heat, our household rule is top always down.
Yesterday, i noticed about an inch tear in the fabric low on the top behind the drivers side window. Also, soft top cars usually use a single layer of fabric for the roof. Patch for car covers polyester material black new updated super strong self adhesive backing 1 ft x 1ft patch use on boat covers, rv covers, car covers, motorcycle covers and more 2 pack. Repair products repairing leather, vinyl, tile, wood. Replacing your convertible top with a robbins top s2000. Just like when something fails on your car and you take it to the mechanic and think to yourself how much is this guy going to take me for a ride. Replacement convertible top manufacturer, convertible tops. Hard tops offer more security and better insulation for a quieter ride and better hvac performance, but theyre more difficult to remove and install, requiring 2 people or a hoist. Some tops include everything you need, including bows, frame, and the cover. How to repair rips, tears and holes in your convertible top. Im planning on making the repair and seeing how much more life i can get out of this top before making the new top investment. If you have noticed that there is a hole in your vinyl convertible top, you can patch it fairly easy with a repair kit and a little knowhow.
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Touch the patch its ready when it drops off of your finger, leaving no residue. Oct 15, 20 softtops also tend to be cheaper to fix, as they dont have as many complicated folding parts as a hardtop. But they do provide protection from the elements and are easy to fold back when you want to feel the wind in your hair. The multipurpose, weatherproof repair tape fixes rips, holes and gashes in soft tops and other outdoor gear. It is a twin package, which includes both a cleaner and protector for total all round soft top care. Honda s2000 performance parts can make a big difference in how your s2000 performs. View color and fabric charts for electron tops replacement convertible car top inventory.
Honda wants about the same, and i just plan on doing it myself. Used honda s2000 for sale autotrader new cars, used cars. Click on the appropriate link above to start shopping. Our soft top repair kit for the honda s2000 spider convertible promises the highest quality fabrics and. Honda s2000 soft top replacement s2000 convertible tops. S2000 body and paint torn soft top ok, ive been driving an s2000. My only concern about having the s or any softtop covertible for that matter with large amounts of snow would be the weight of the snow on the top. Buy cobra soft top hoods online europa specialist spares. Here is an easy guide to fixing a hole in a vinyl convertible top. So, a few weeks ago, a local s2k owner stops by with a rather big problem. The black hole patch kit self adhesive fabric patch for ice houses, tents, awnings, campers, outdoor gear, convertible, top, patch, s2000 jeep, soft top, cars.
Restore the look and feel of your honda s2000 spider convertible with our affordable soft top repair kit, made from the highest quality fabrics and vinyl. Replacing a top is expensive, even if you buy a used one. When installing a new convertible top on you classic ride, we are the experts, we can restore every component. Apr 26, 2011 i would add that i have had soft top convertibles, including one miata, during michigan winters and would not hesitate to do it again. If your convertible top has torn, you may find yourself cold andor wet, and your interior soggy during a rain or snowstorm. Buy some honda soft top cloth, cut a patch bigger than the tear, then cut your top smaller than the patch you have, glue patch to inside, the place another patch exactly the size of hole you cut and glue it to the patch you placed inside. Should not be really expensive, but not cheap ether, say. The guy that works on convertible tops locally said thats not a problem just to snip it off with scissors.
Having a job that entails knowing a repair from a total wreck can definitely give you an edge on what quality parts are all about. Cobra weather gear is also available, this includes cobra hood bow, cobra hood frame, cobra hood catches and cobra sidesceen options. We offer a wide range of material types and colors for various classic cars. A great option for cleaning any type of soft top, this is a great choice for getting out those tough stains and mold spots, while adding a pleasant fragrance to your cars convertible top.
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