Crack in Hardtop

SaharaTJ · 10-01-2008, 08:37 PM

How you guys doin, just had a quick question on what you think a good solution would be for my problem

My hardtop has a crack not to big in the rear where it there's no paint to it just the under parts, it doesn't leak or anything just looks funny, any idea on something to cover it up? a sticker or something?

thanks for any input

-Matt

Jma20a · 10-01-2008, 08:53 PM

duct tape, it fixes everything

SaharaTJ · 10-01-2008, 08:57 PM

well yeah but something that could look semi presentable haha

Atthehop · 10-01-2008, 09:19 PM

Colored duct tape.

Jma20a · 10-01-2008, 09:35 PM

x2 with the colored tape

raymond hall · 10-01-2008, 10:04 PM

fiberglass body filler. sand down, repaint.

richp · 10-01-2008, 10:05 PM

Depends on if you want to do it right or not, does the crack go all the way through the top ? If so you can reinforce it from underneath with a fiberglass repair kit then sand and clean the crack out, fill it, sand it, prime it and paint it.
It's not a big deal though you should get it done before it gets too cold out. You want it to be in a warm environment for a few days while the repair kit cools and cures.

SaharaTJ · 10-06-2008, 12:08 PM

got a price quote for repair the guy said $700 i was like

rather just buy a new one or just leave it alone
how much does a fiber glass repair kit go for... hard to work with??

Jma20a · 10-06-2008, 12:38 PM

they vary in price for different strengths and applications. not hard to work with.

SaharaTJ · 10-06-2008, 12:46 PM

where would you get this kit from?

home depot somewhere like that?

richp · 10-06-2008, 01:49 PM

Most auto parts stores will have them, they either come in a can or small box with most of what you need. $10 maybe ?

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10-01-2008, 08:37 PM	#1
SaharaTJ Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockland, Albany Posts: 20	Crack in Hardtop How you guys doin, just had a quick question on what you think a good solution would be for my problem My hardtop has a crack not to big in the rear where it there's no paint to it just the under parts, it doesn't leak or anything just looks funny, any idea on something to cover it up? a sticker or something? thanks for any input -Matt

10-01-2008, 08:53 PM	#2
Jma20a Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 770	duct tape, it fixes everything __________________ "I bet she gives great helmet"

10-01-2008, 09:35 PM	#5
Jma20a Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 770	x2 with the colored tape __________________ "I bet she gives great helmet"

10-06-2008, 12:38 PM	#9
Jma20a Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 770	they vary in price for different strengths and applications. not hard to work with. __________________ "I bet she gives great helmet"

10-01-2008, 08:57 PM	#3
SaharaTJ Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockland, Albany Posts: 20	well yeah but something that could look semi presentable haha

10-01-2008, 09:19 PM	#4
Atthehop Jeeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 104	Colored duct tape.

10-01-2008, 10:04 PM	#6
raymond hall Jeeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: tiffin ohio Posts: 33	fiberglass body filler. sand down, repaint.

10-01-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
richp Jeeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pocono mountains Posts: 1,557	Depends on if you want to do it right or not, does the crack go all the way through the top ? If so you can reinforce it from underneath with a fiberglass repair kit then sand and clean the crack out, fill it, sand it, prime it and paint it. It's not a big deal though you should get it done before it gets too cold out. You want it to be in a warm environment for a few days while the repair kit cools and cures.

10-06-2008, 12:08 PM	#8
SaharaTJ Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockland, Albany Posts: 20	got a price quote for repair the guy said $700 i was like rather just buy a new one or just leave it alone how much does a fiber glass repair kit go for... hard to work with??

10-06-2008, 12:46 PM	#10
SaharaTJ Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockland, Albany Posts: 20	where would you get this kit from? home depot somewhere like that?

10-06-2008, 01:49 PM	#11
richp Jeeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pocono mountains Posts: 1,557	Most auto parts stores will have them, they either come in a can or small box with most of what you need. $10 maybe ?

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