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 TJ Hardtop Repair
#932252
02/21/09 08:42 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Ok, so the other day after a couple beers I needed to back into the garage and squeeze in right next to this beam. It was dark and my windows are 2% tint so I lifted the rear window so I could see. I tried to back up as close as I could to the beam but before I even get close I hear CRUNCH and I'm going wtf was that!? oh yeah... the rear window is open... $#%*&@&%!!!
Its not too bad. The window still raises and lowers pretty good. It just cracked and splintered the area directly above the bracket pretty good. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix? Maybe some sanding and a good epoxy? I'm not really sure about this one..
Thanks!
Nick
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 Re: TJ Hardtop Repair
[Re: kalaniwavo]
#932253
02/21/09 04:28 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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Kala...remember a picture is worth a thousand words! What a grand detailed informative post. Running us all around the bush trying to say what a dumass you were. We are happy it wasn't a kid on a trike! As for the repair. Yep! There are any number of glues/epoxys that are as strong or stronger than the fiberglass. With a bit of patience one can make a repair that will last and not look too bad either. We have all had our bad days...c'mon fess up, how many beers did it take? Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: TJ Hardtop Repair
[Re: BigJim]
#932254
02/21/09 06:03 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 534
Rock Warrior
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Prolly about as many as I had the first time I took the doors off, put all the nuts on the side steps, and happily bounced on down a trail. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Never would have bothered to put them back on anyway though. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD. 
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Re: TJ Hardtop Repair
[Re: DBL_DTY97TJ]
#932255
02/21/09 11:46 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 633
Rock Warrior
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I have the same question but on a soft top. I went to the trails today and hit some tree limbs. No big deal but on the way home I noticed a small split in the cloth (2") strait line. Is there a product (patch) that seals that?
01' TJ Wangler, 6" Ruff Country X Series, 35" x 12.5" Mickey Thompsons On 15 x 10" rims w/ simi Bead Lock, Matching Warn Bumpers, 9500xi Warn Wench, Tom Woods Drive Shaft And SYE, And A K+N Cool Air Intake. Still Improving
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Re: TJ Hardtop Repair
[Re: reepersteve]
#932256
02/22/09 12:27 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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I betcha you can purchase an IRON-ON patch. Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: TJ Hardtop Repair
[Re: reepersteve]
#932257
02/22/09 11:03 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 534
Rock Warrior
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On my old Mustang I used a piece of canvas drop cloth and contact cement. The contact cement made it a bit brownish but it held up for years.
Iron-on might be a bit hard on the vinyl!
Last edited by DBL_DTY97TJ; 02/22/09 11:04 PM.
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD.
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Re: TJ Hardtop Repair
[Re: DBL_DTY97TJ]
#932258
02/23/09 02:40 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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You can put a board on the outside and iron the patch on from the inside.. It'll work fine. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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