PlastiDip on soft roof
 

My soft roof is in not good condition. Previous owner dirty it around window glue for glass. This is not possible for clean it.
Now I have idea for PlastiDip thin layer all soft roof for better looking.
What do you think about this?
Someone has already done the same?

Re: PlastiDip on soft roof
 

I haven't seen it done, but if the fabric is properly cleaned-it may work.

Is the rear window still sealed?

Have you looked into replacing the top yourself? They cost ~ $1200 (plus shipping from the US), but the work is fairly easy...

Re: PlastiDip on soft roof
 

BTW-I like your signature/quote.

I agree, but my wife will not.....

Aaahhhh-what does SHE know?

Re: PlastiDip on soft roof
 

Roof and rear window not leaking but looking terrible. I make photo later.
I bought this car for about $6500 and I not want pay $1200 only for roof, this is too much for me.
In my country is only few Crossfires cabrio and I not have many solutions or informations about this car. I looking also to SLK forum.
I can buy used roof for about $750 but this is last solution.

Haha, womens not accept my signature ;) but I'm lucky guy. My woman like cars and she sometimes help me in garage :D

Re: PlastiDip on soft roof
 

Maybe you are right but I would be suspicious of two laminated materials acting against one another when folding. I suspect that they would separate and leave ridges where the Plstidip stretched and stayed stretched.

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This is my perfect roof.
Any ideas?

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On the outside you could try scraping off the excess sealant and redye the top black. The interior is another story.

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I try scraping this glue but this is not possible :(
Do you have any ideas for make better in interior?
Do you have any photos from oryginal interior?

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You could watch this video?


Manual Crossfire Roadster Convertible Top Operation - YouTube

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I watch this video but camera is too far from the window and I can't see everything.

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Rust-Oleum Fabric and Vinyl - Walmart.com

Wow. That is the worst I've seen.

Re: PlastiDip on soft roof
 

Maybe in next year I buy used roof in better condition but now I must do something for better looking.
When this glue: http://app-autolackierbedarf.de/file...uze/040531.jpg dirty cloth it's over.
I tried everything for clean it but always defeat.

Re: PlastiDip on soft roof
 

I make test on other similar material and this is not good idea. Material + PlastiDip is rough.
Now I have question: where can I buy soft top for my car?

Re: PlastiDip on soft roof
 

send an IM to maxcichon, he bought a third party one for around $1000 that has the rear window sewn in a pocket so it will never separate, plus I think he got a lifetime warranty.