TR2/3/3A How to Repair Small Holes in TR-3 Soft Top

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to repair small holes in a soft top? Thank you.
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I've had good luck with using dental floss to sew it back together, then goop on some black rtv. I've had rips and tears last for years that way.

I have not had good luck with tapes of any type.

I saved an old top just for this occasion. For a hole or large tear, I cut out a patch from the old top and contact cement it over the tear. The pattern in the vinyl matches and it less noticeable. Worked for a season or two, Now I have a new top.

This may seem obvious but if you want it to last, I recommend going to an automotive upholsterer that work with tops and the like. I payed $30 or so a number of years ago and still good.

Thank you all for your suggestions. I ordered some adhesive called StormSure after seeing some videos on YouTube. It looks like great stuff and a lot of folks seem to rave about it. Thanks again.

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foxtrapper said:

I've had good luck with using dental floss to sew it back together, then goop on some black rtv.

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A small seam (2-3 inches) has ripped on my top boot cover. Dental floss sounds like a good idea - much stronger than cotton thread. Can you elaborate on "then goop on some black rtv". Also, the cover is red, so any suggestions on how to colour match the repair?

I had a three corner tear in my TR6 top 8 years ago.

Repaired it and it still looks as good as the day I did it.

I used a product called VIP. It is a contact cement used by professionals, I asked one and that is how I found out about it.

Then I found some material that was close in color. Went to an upholstery shop and they gave it to me.

Then I followed the directions and applied the glue to the underside of the top and the patch. Then placed a small board under it and one over it with some weight on to hold things in place while it set up. Last was after it had set I applied a small amount to make it look nicer on the outside.

The photos are as it is nearly 8 years and more than 30,000 miles later.