C70 convertible roof - repairing wear

BigMon · Feb 15th, 2018, 08:55

I've noticed the roof on my 2005 Mk1 C70 convertible has a few wear marks in the fabric. One of them has worn through so is a small hole.

Anyone got any tips for repairing the holes?

I was thinking about patching from the inside as a patch on the outside would look a bit crap but (and maybe I don't need to worry?) but my roof has a kind of rubberised 'skin' under the canvas fabric.

So if I pull back the roof lining in the car to look at the roof I can't see the small hole as it's covered by the 'skin'. I don't know whether this backing to the canvas or whether the roof is made up of several layers that pull taut when the roof is down?

Anyway, enough rambling. Any hints\tips from anyone else who has had this issue will be very appreciated.

Thanks

corsairnutta · Feb 17th, 2018, 10:04

I remember years ago when I had a escort cabrolet with a cloth roof with a hole I managed to push material through the hole to patch it from behind I used a repair kit from an inflatable bed as it had flocked patches and carefully used the glue that came with it. Don't know how long it lasted as I sold it about a month later.

ASt85 · Feb 17th, 2018, 11:54

I patched an MX5 fabric lined vinyl hood using the patch from behind method.

It works well if you get some of the tension off the fabric by putting the hood partially down - try using a repair piece cut from something like a fleece lined car cover (outer coating layer to the underside of the split) use clear silicone sealant as the glue - any excess that comes through the split can be wiped off using methylated spirit and will still leave a waterproof flexible repair.

If you make the patch at least 5cm greater all the way round from the split it won't split further when the hood comes back under tension. It is important to leave at least 5cm either end of the split/cut to stop it from increasing in length under the silicone after the repair.

There's also this stuff - Stormsure RKROOF Car Soft Top Repair Kit
( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stormsure-R.../dp/B00BRHRBQG ) worth reading the reviews - there's a how to available
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K1V8Rf_jdY

Feb 15th, 2018, 08:55	#1
BigMon Junior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 09:57 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Torquay	C70 convertible roof - repairing wear I've noticed the roof on my 2005 Mk1 C70 convertible has a few wear marks in the fabric. One of them has worn through so is a small hole. Anyone got any tips for repairing the holes? I was thinking about patching from the inside as a patch on the outside would look a bit crap but (and maybe I don't need to worry?) but my roof has a kind of rubberised 'skin' under the canvas fabric. So if I pull back the roof lining in the car to look at the roof I can't see the small hole as it's covered by the 'skin'. I don't know whether this backing to the canvas or whether the roof is made up of several layers that pull taut when the roof is down? Anyway, enough rambling. Any hints\tips from anyone else who has had this issue will be very appreciated. Thanks

Feb 17th, 2018, 11:54	#3
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:07 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	I patched an MX5 fabric lined vinyl hood using the patch from behind method. It works well if you get some of the tension off the fabric by putting the hood partially down - try using a repair piece cut from something like a fleece lined car cover (outer coating layer to the underside of the split) use clear silicone sealant as the glue - any excess that comes through the split can be wiped off using methylated spirit and will still leave a waterproof flexible repair. If you make the patch at least 5cm greater all the way round from the split it won't split further when the hood comes back under tension. It is important to leave at least 5cm either end of the split/cut to stop it from increasing in length under the silicone after the repair. There's also this stuff - Stormsure RKROOF Car Soft Top Repair Kit ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stormsure-R.../dp/B00BRHRBQG ) worth reading the reviews - there's a how to available https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K1V8Rf_jdY __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Feb 17th, 2018, 10:04	#2
corsairnutta New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2022 15:02 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London	I remember years ago when I had a escort cabrolet with a cloth roof with a hole I managed to push material through the hole to patch it from behind I used a repair kit from an inflatable bed as it had flocked patches and carefully used the glue that came with it. Don't know how long it lasted as I sold it about a month later.

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