Hood repair (minor)

[Spadey1]

I have recently acquired a 987 Boxster S on a (very) late 2004 plate. I have noticed that the sides of the hood overhang the hood frame when you put the hood up unless you stop the movement halfway and tuck the wires into the gutters by hand. I have read the other threads on this subject which have suggested the causes and sure enough the two staps located near the B pillar which would attach the hood to the frame, and therefore give it some tension, have perished. I understand that these for a 987 these are usually velcro but on mine they appear to have been elastic (hang over from 986?). It looks like it will require someone to stitch new loops to the inside of the hood. I have called a couple of trimmers but have not found one familiar with the repair yet.

Is there anyone out there who has solved a similar issue and if so who did you use? I am based in Herfordshire so ideally I am looking for an outfit in this neck of the woods.

Thanks

[Spadey1]

Agreed. I did it myself in the end.