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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Invicta on February 10, 2007, 08:09:35 PM

Title: Weather proofing old (1975) soft top
Post by: Invicta on February 10, 2007, 08:09:35 PM

Took my J20 Series Mitsubishi up to APB Products in Hartlebury this morning so they could see what work is required.

On the way back it started to rain - then I discovered the built in shower option  8)  Bernard

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Post by: Bubba on February 10, 2007, 08:50:55 PM

not wishing to pry but why would you go to apb and what kind of things do you think need doing as per the water proofing the army used somthing asuming it is old style canvas

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Post by: Invicta on February 10, 2007, 09:26:59 PM

I went to APB because I want a thorough service and they were recommended as they have a good reputation for old\odd vehicles -they also have stuff for vintage tractors so my J20 shouldn't present too much of a challange.
Currently I can't work on it myself so wanted to involve someone who could keep the vehicle mechanically sound while I concentrate on some building work on our house.

My (vinyl?) soft top is just the worst for wear so I'm looking for some type of spray-on clear sealant which will seal up the few thin cracks and generally help with repelling water when its parked up. I have been told that Fabsil or Nikwax might do the job.

Any other suggestions are very welcome. Bernard

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Post by: MK1 on February 10, 2007, 09:35:56 PM

How about the stuff that is used the water proof tents?

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Post by: chrisjones on February 10, 2007, 09:40:07 PM

Nikwax may work in the short term, but the fabric on the back of vinyl roofs is usually quite a corse weave.  Some clear silicon or rubber solution glue (if it's just fine cracks) may work better.  Just a thought.

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Post by: Invicta on February 10, 2007, 09:54:53 PM

Chris, I've a friend who has a boat yard \ builds boats - he tells me your suggestions will probably  do the trick. Thanks, Bernard

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Post by: Bubba on February 10, 2007, 10:25:20 PM

i just wondered about apb you are rite they do have a reputation but unless things are diferent now they were verry spensive for there workshop time

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Post by: Invicta on February 11, 2007, 09:14:45 PM

V8
Phil at APB qouted me £40 per hour (round here it's more than that for "normal" spanner work).
I'm new to this part of the country and will await the outcome of their work before passing judement. However I have always tried to find people who do good work and been happy to pay for their knowledge and time rather than going by who is the cheapest.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
Bernard

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Post by: Bubba on February 11, 2007, 10:59:41 PM

yes i know phill well and his sis i never think much about costs fortunatly