SL/R107: Soft Top Repair
09-02-2004, 10:25 PM
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1973 450SL & 1983 240d
soft top repair
Do you need to repair the top, replace the top or deal with the vinyl windows?
I've heard of people patching the top successfully using scraps obtained from convertible repair places. It seems to work best if you can work from the inside to apply patches -but you can patch from the outside too.
I had the vinyl windows replaced on mine because the canvas was in good shape but had holes in the windows. I took it to a place here in Montreal that specializes in windshield repairs and convertible tops to have it done. They did an amazing job -the roof looks new now.
You can also replace the whole thing and install it yourself with another person helping.
best wishes,
Deidre
I've heard of people patching the top successfully using scraps obtained from convertible repair places. It seems to work best if you can work from the inside to apply patches -but you can patch from the outside too.
I had the vinyl windows replaced on mine because the canvas was in good shape but had holes in the windows. I took it to a place here in Montreal that specializes in windshield repairs and convertible tops to have it done. They did an amazing job -the roof looks new now.
You can also replace the whole thing and install it yourself with another person helping.
best wishes,
Deidre
