Miata Mailing List: November 1992, Message #6
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Subject: Re: Convertible Top Velcro Strips Problem
   Date: (none)

> the velcro strips that hold the rear window interior flaps to the
> side of the convertible top have separated from the areas to which
> they were glued. (They're just in front of the zipper just behind
> both seats.) Has anyone else experienced this problem? Is a special
> glue required to reattach the velcro, or is a cyanoacrylate like
> crazy glue good enough?

Both of mine have been separated for some time now.  I asked the dealer
about it and they mumbled something about needing a special glue.  My guess
is that they would just use the same glue over again which would separate
again soon after.  So I didn't bother.  It doesn't seem to hurt anything
leaving them loose, except it looks ugly.  If you intend to use a
cyanoacrylate you should make sure first that it won't damage the vinyl
material -- if it decides to eat through you'll have a hole in your top.  On
the other hand, if you do use it and it works with no side effects, let me
know so I can do it too!
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Michael J. Abbott		mja@kpc.com
Kubota Pacific Computer Inc.	Santa Clara, CA		408-987-3303