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I think I'd try some black (or whatever hood fabric colour you have) nylon thread and some superglue along the join. To rewaterproof the fabric nothing works better than Thompson's Water Seal (get it from B&Q etc). Some use Fabsil but I tried both and found TWS easier to apply where I wanted it. Apply several coats (you can't over apply) to the totally dry external surface of the detachable roof section and rear fabric panel - covering every part of the fabric. Use masking tape around the bodywork and on the clear plastic area since it's out with the white spirit otherwise and I think prevention is better than cure.
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i haven't had to do any work on my hood yet - it was new just before purchase, but thought i'd chip in with ' neo-rez ' which is kind of like liquid rubber that goes off and ' hardens ' but remains fully flexible.
i have some of this at home. it is normally used for wetsuit repairs, strengthening seams etc. and i reckon it could come in pretty handy. the instructions ( i have used it on wetsuits! ) talk about building up new tread on wetsuit boots etc. so i guess it is pretty hard wearing!
i treated my wetsuit when new ( they had a bad reputation for coming apart at the seams ) and she's still going strong after about 5 yrs!
you should be able to find this or something similar in your local watersports shop - comes in a tube for about 8 quid, if i remember.
>> Edited by chimburt on Tuesday 5th November 13:06
i have some of this at home. it is normally used for wetsuit repairs, strengthening seams etc. and i reckon it could come in pretty handy. the instructions ( i have used it on wetsuits! ) talk about building up new tread on wetsuit boots etc. so i guess it is pretty hard wearing!
i treated my wetsuit when new ( they had a bad reputation for coming apart at the seams ) and she's still going strong after about 5 yrs!
you should be able to find this or something similar in your local watersports shop - comes in a tube for about 8 quid, if i remember.
>> Edited by chimburt on Tuesday 5th November 13:06
GlennP said: Not so much "le drip" as le flood! The driver's footwell is flooded! I've no idea where it's coming from as it only seems to be the floor that's wet. Has anyone else had this? HELP!!
Driving with water wings!
Most likely it's the seal around the brake master cylinder. Easy, remove all traces of whatever sealants there, dry thoroughly and use a silicone sealant from B&Q etc. Might be worth taking off the clutch master cylinder cover and replacing the sealant there too. Other than this it could be where cables and wires pass through the bulkhead - liberal use of silicone should seal these. Check the window is fully closing against the seals all around. Finally waterproof the fabric of the roof. If it still leaks after this, maybe a hole in the floor is the answer!
Edited to add that leaks can occur around where the wiper motors spindles come through the bulkhead
>> Edited by Hut49 on Wednesday 6th November 14:40
Hut49 said:
GlennP said: Not so much "le drip" as le flood! The driver's footwell is flooded! I've no idea where it's coming from as it only seems to be the floor that's wet. Has anyone else had this? HELP!!
Driving with water wings!
Most likely it's the seal around the brake master cylinder. Easy, remove all traces of whatever sealants there, dry thoroughly and use a silicone sealant from B&Q etc. Might be worth taking off the clutch master cylinder cover and replacing the sealant there too. Other than this it could be where cables and wires pass through the bulkhead - liberal use of silicone should seal these. Check the window is fully closing against the seals all around. Finally waterproof the fabric of the roof. If it still leaks after this, maybe a hole in the floor is the answer!
Edited to add that leaks can occur around where the wiper motors spindles come through the bulkhead
>> Edited by Hut49 on Wednesday 6th November 14:40
It can also get in over the door seal rubber at the bottom of the door, there should be either two notches cut out of the rubber or two areas where it's been "pinched" in and glued to let the water run out below the door - mine used to "really" leak through there, it's better now i've played around with it but still gets in during prolonged rainy periods (no garage
) Cheers everyone! I did the Fabsil thing last night. The carpets are hung up to dry out and I'll get on to the sealant at the weekend.
I'm not telling my smug (and dry) Boxster owning mate about any of this! He'd have a field day after I called his car "girly".
May try and train Boris (the giant spider who lives in the garage) to do some of the work for me. Many legs make light work.
I'm not telling my smug (and dry) Boxster owning mate about any of this! He'd have a field day after I called his car "girly".
May try and train Boris (the giant spider who lives in the garage) to do some of the work for me. Many legs make light work.
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