Miata Mailing List: September 1993, Message #37
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   From: sgrossma@lemans.stortek.com (Steve Grossman)
Subject: Re: Glues/epoxys (epoxies?) for use on soft top
   Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1993 12:14:39 -0400


> Subject: Glues/epoxys (epoxies?) for use on soft top
> Date: 	Thu, 2 Sep 1993 11:45:49 -0400
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> 	Does anyone have any suggestions for a durable glue or epoxy to use
> on the soft top?  Some of the velcro strips around the rear window zipper are
> loose or separated on my '90.  I've had the local Mazda dealer glue one once

I also need to do this on my 90, but I haven't done it yet.  However, I was
planning on using either Barge Cement or Duco Cement for this, as both of these
are quite strong, durable, and pliable when dry.  My big concern is that the
glue must not be a solvent for vinyl, or else the glue will probably eat a hole
in the top material.  The two cements I mentioned are suitable for leather, but 
I would make sure, either by reading or by testing that they do not attack the
vinyl.  These glues should be available at a hardware store.  I would avoid
epoxies and cyanoacrylates for this as they are not suitable.  

Steve