TopSpeedC4

Hi folks! This is a non-urgent issue, but is driving me a wee bit nuts... the velcro strip that holds the interior flap secure for the convertible roof on the passengers side is about to let go. I'd like to refasten it, but am worried that using too strong a glue or epoxy might make it impossible to remove/repair later? The normal glue that comes with velcro will be no where near strong enough to hold onto that flap as there is some pressure there.

So, I am wondering/hoping someone here would know the best method to reattach this to the roof frame?

cajun86

I used apoxy and have had no problems.....

wolverine1967

epoxy is pretty perm. i have the same issue and was going to go out and get velcro with the industrial strength glue back.

TopSpeedC4

I wasn't aware there was such a thing! Is it readily available somewhere? Typical hardware store, sort of thing?

wolverine1967

If you have a crafts or Art supply store nearby give them a ring. I'll try to get you the link to my vendor or see if they have any.

wolverine1967

i found this place on the net
my vendor only has the squares not roll
http://www.instaoffice.com/Industria...FFPTECVEK90198

maybe it comes in black
keep looking

search for heavy duty velcro

TopSpeedC4

Awesome, thank you my friend! Yes, please, if you find others please do post the link. Now that I know what to look for, there is an arts and crafts store here closeby... that's totally awesome, thank you!

wolverine1967

np

Let me know what you decide to do

good luck

swifty

I have had the same issue with mine for about three years - and have not resolved it yet. Agreed, the glue that comes with the Velcro is too weak - it lasts for only a few days.

I HAVE managed to get the steel frame side of the Velcro to stick with a form of gorilla glue, but have not been so lucky with the Velcro on the 'vert top. The gorilla glue worked on the top for a couple of months but finally failed. Ditto the two-part epoxy I used. If anybody can recommend the name of a glue for the canvas top Velcro strip I'd appreciate the same assistance.

Good luck with yours, TopSpeed.

TopSpeedC4

Oh geez, sorry to hear about your particular problem there! I was thinking, myself, if I have that problem in the future, I'd go to our local upholstery shop and get them to sew it back on... is that a bad idea? It hasn't happened yet to our car, just thinking about it is all....

I'll definately post results next week when I get a chance to try this all out... I hope you find a way to fix yours, too, swifty... best of luck, my friend.

REDC4CORVETTE

I used the ACE hardware glue in the bottle it says industrial strength .

86 Red Neck

Industrial Strength Sticky-Back® Hook & Loop Fasteners, Black, 2"x15' Tape Roll
by Velcro USA, Inc.


List Price: $42.01
Our Price: $24.71
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Product ID: VEK90197
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BIGBYRD1993

I went to a local auto interior shop that does tops. They did my '87 and '93 for $10.00. They cleaned off the old glue and replaced the velcro.

sailrmon

They have the industrial velcro at Canadian Tire on Admirals Rd.I've got plenty of it.If you want some PM me and we'll hook up.Paul

TopSpeedC4

I'm going to try and hook up with Paul here, first... but if that doesn't work out...

I will definately try this!!! GREAT idea! Thanks kindly!!

LouisvilleLT4

Spare velcro strips are absoloutely indespensible when working on the interiors of these cars. Buy some for this project, and keep some extra around for a rainy day; you would be surprised at the applications. I've used it to remove almost all the rattles in the car and as an improvised "latch" for my glovebox. The adhesive is not permanent like epoxy but if you're patient and give it time to set, it should not peel off of the object even while the velcro is pulled apart; if all else fails, take a razor to the velcro hooks and weaken the velcro effect until the desired strength is reached.

TopSpeedC4

Many thanks, kind sir, I will follow this sound advice! Never thought of using it before as an ad-hoc method of fixing rattles, etc. What a great idea! *scratches goatee* As a matter of fact, my glove box door latch is broken... Thank you so much!

TopSpeedC4

Just to keep this thread up-to-date, in case anyone else is having this minor problem. New friends of ours popped by for a visit yesterday afternoon, with some heavy duty velcro in hand. We had an awesome visit, and it's becoming evident that Corvette people are a special breed, that's for sure.

Anyways, I used some real heavy duty solvent to clean up the mess left behind from the old velcro. We feel that it's likely the previous owner had done something to try and fix this before, as the glue/adhesive that was on there was rather unusual. Anyways, got most of it off. Applied new heavy duty velcro to window frame. Looks great, sticks perfectly.

Here's the kicker. The velcro on the flap (the original piece) will not hookup to the new heavy duty velcro we replaced. So, I guess I need to go to an upholstery shop or something and have the other half of the equation replaced as well.

Aquaman92

Reglue it with Gorilla glue

TopSpeedC4

Yep, I spoke to my friend again and I think this is pretty much what I am going to try. I will go and get some just normal velcro and try the native glue on it first (but I suspect it will come off faster'n a set of tires on a Z06 at the track) and if that doesn't work.. time for the big guns. Do you know if we can get that stuff up here in Canada?

Thanks for posting, my friend!!