A professional can ususally sew the tears and make the repair indetectable. Otherwise, get some waterproof canvas, and get out the ol' Singer (brand of sewing machine). A junkyard may offer a low cost used convertable top, and youd be suprised by the top bnotch condition of some of the stuff from a junker! Good Luck Lau
To repair a Volkswagen convertible top that is coming apart at the seam may require re-stitching the seam and then placing a canvas patch over the entire seam to prevent further damage to the top. This should be done on the inside of the top so that the car's appearance is not altered.
canvas or Vinyl
canvas
go to fabric store pick up heavy duty pants knee repair patches as large as possible. Match the fabric color - black is easy.
Unlock the top and raise it about 4 inches
clean both sides of fabric let dry completely.
pull fabric together and follow iron on directions IRON the patch on the inside of the top not the outside
When I finished the initial placement i used a dry iron on the inside pressing the patch up and a dry iron on top pressing down to press and seal teh patch.
I did this to repair small cut on 380sl fabric top worked great not even noticeable.
On Vinyl top, sorry - been there too, replace it 12 to 20 hours work or pay a pro.
my advice, pay the pro.
I took my 2004 convertible beetle to the Volkswagen dealership they arranged to have the rear window repaired by a upholstery dealer. You do not have to replace the
top it cost $4,000 to replace. Instead of having it repaired by the upholstery dealer who is going to charge $500-600. We are going to repair it ourselves with Rhino glue.
I went to their website and ordered the glue. This is the same process used by the
upholstery dealer.
The vinyl hard top of a car can be cut out and a new one replaced. The material can be bought and stuck on the roof of the car with an adhesive and a source of hot air.
tape
We need to know what is wrong with the convertible top before we can determine how to repair it.
It is not advised it repair a convertible top with tape. The types of tape that would survive the weather would be near impossible to remove later.
For the repair of you 1969 Corvettes’ convertible top, in Atlanta, GA, check out ‘Contemporary Upholstery & Repair’ 6855 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30360-(770) 455 1992. Remember, when looking for a reliable place for repair, replacement, and upkeep of convertible tops looks for upholstery businesses in your area. Most upholsters specialize in furniture and automobile interior and exteriors. Shop around for prices since convertible top care for automobile can be expensive.
Toyota published a "Convertible Repair Manual Supplement" which covers top replacement. The manual is available from Toyota dealers and is publication number 00400-RM042-S.
YOU CANT HAHHAA
Maybe for a limited time. Weather will erode the adhesive fairly soon.
glue it with clear epoxy
Call your dealer regarding a recall on Sebring freeze plug leaks. You may get the dealer to repair your problem at no cost.
duct tape. or get a new top. there is no easy fix. try 5.0resto.com
A convertible.
There are many solutions to be found online. Ehow has several step-by-step directions which can be found here: http://www.ehow.com/search.aspx?s=repair+convertible&Options=0&x=0&y=0
The tank needs to be lowered down and the top seals replaced.