redskel

bugger just noticed this tear this morning , what you think is it terminal or have you good folk had any succsessful repairs done sorry the photo is a little close but its just upfrom the door and rear quarter

Shopman

Don't think anyone has successfully repaired a tear there

You can see the bit of metal there which causes the problem.

I have slipped a strip of velcro in there to protect my new roof from it as it will eventually wear through.

I tried to get a bit on the metal but it was almost impossible so ended up sticking it on the inside of the roof material.

Roof half down and feel your way blind, I wasted quite a few bits until positioning the perfect piece.

redskel

thanks shopman, ive been on to honda (it had a years honda car which expired the end of oct ) and the wouldnt replace it but did say that if i got an estimate from a repair place they would pay , isnt that an admission of guilt ?

Shopman

Have a chat with Carhood Warehouse.
If they will give you an estimate that you can put towards a new roof with a split invoice for repair/new roof it would be a result.

I would consider giving that metal a bit of treatment before fitting a new roof though.

Consider the cloth version over the vinyl if you can stretch to it and intend to keep the car.

nomadicS2k

Very tough to repair due to the location and the whole roof has to come off so Labour is huge. Worth getting a new roof and sorting that metal.

Although, mines been like it for 4 years!!! Lazy....

mikey k

Moved to main forum for better exposure

redskel

Rang a repair place this morning , told them the situation , he stated that in his opinion it couldnt be repaired , then rang the dealership who got back to me and offered (on behalf of honda care ) a new hood at a price of

AquilaEagle

They offer discounts to S2KUK Members

See here:
http://www.s2kuk.com/s2kuk/Benefits/Suppliers.php

redskel

what is it like to replace a soft top ? thanks for the links AE

m1bjr

As its already knackered, whats to lose in attempting a repair?
Its vinyl so any type of plastic cement should bond okay.
I was thinking of Humbrol / Airfix type stuff.
I would really have a go if it were mine, and slip a piece on the inside.

Steve.