Miata Mailing List: September 1993, Message #39
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   From: Jeff Maurer 
Subject: Re: Glues/epoxys (epoxies?) for use on soft top
   Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1993 13:26:34 -0400

> 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

You might try an adhesive called E6000 self-leveling adhesive.  This is
extremely resistant to breakdown from repetitive motions, it's flexible, and 
has a high tensile strength.  I've used it to mend flexible plastics and
even to form hinges on hard plastics.  It goes without saying that I'd
try it on some vinyl scraps first, but it's pretty amazing stuff.  I found
it at a local plastics shop.

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