someone knifed my top

wallc777 · 01-13-2007, 01:46 PM

yo guys, someone knifed my convertible top about 2". a 2" cut. I was wondering if there is a simple way of fixing it or patching it up? any patches available? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot guys.

..:cOrNerIng ArTisT::::.. · 01-13-2007, 05:30 PM

gO tO the car dealership....most car dealerships have a free lance Interior repair guy ....that would be your best bet

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 01-13-2007, 07:11 PM

WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE!!!! I'am so sorry to hear what happened to you. I've had the same type of $#!% happen to my cars and it sucks. I hope your insurance will cover the damages

karnito · 01-14-2007, 01:17 AM

That's just plain sucks!

Java Junky · 01-14-2007, 09:49 AM

If they can't take it from you, they'll damage it to do what they can to take away your enjoyin' it. Not exactly a productive ad for "it takes all kinds". 'Sorry to hear about it wall.
'Jus' a note: gettin' damaged is alodda time the result of you n' your Stewie bein' intentionally targeted for one stupid, usually imagined, reason 'r other. Watch where you park it (especially in the same general area as where it took place) n' keep an eye on it. Fixin' it may only set up as bein' a target again. It ain't the way it should be.
As for repairs, I 'm sure that the dealers n' alodda shops have somebody on staff that could mend it, if the price is reasonable.
If not, there's a cloth glue that alodda hardware stores n' Target n' the like carry (sorry, 'can't find mine to give you the name) that would allow you to put a like-colored patch on the inside n' at least take care of the immediate problem. The stuff puts a death-grip on cloth. (N' it jus' might be the same stuff that the "professionals" would patch it with . . maybe)
Good luck wall. 'Hope that's the last of this kind'a crap.
Be well.
Java

allmotor13 · 01-18-2007, 10:42 PM

what A-holes, there are heaters eveywhere. sorry about that man, that even hurts me. punk a$$es. well look at the bright side this would be a good time for a carbon hard top, you can fine them on e-bay for a good price. anyways good luck

Vezna31 · 01-19-2007, 08:34 PM

I would personally break both knees and ankles with a baseball bat if I was able to find the person who did something like this to my car. Sorry to hear about your misfortune.

Scott · 01-19-2007, 09:16 PM

Tough call. Because your insurance company should replace it if it can't be satisfactorily repaired.

And for the cost of an OEM replacement, you could probably almost buy a hard top. Only problem will be coming up with your deductible.

AGBLLET · 01-20-2007, 09:47 AM

Hi Wall! Let's form a posse and take after them bastards. In the past, I have owned a lot of CJ5 Jeeps which were soft tops. When I would be 4 wheeling and tear a portion of my top I would take it to a canvass manufacturing and repair facility. If you live in an area where most homes have canvass window eves, or outdoor funiture with cavass, they might help. Another potential is to call a few upolstering companies and see if they can fix it for you while you wait. They may even have the color of canvess too. Best of luck bud!

wallc777 · 01-24-2007, 05:43 AM

appreciate it guys, thanks a lot soo much.

01-13-2007, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
wallc777 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48	someone knifed my top yo guys, someone knifed my convertible top about 2". a 2" cut. I was wondering if there is a simple way of fixing it or patching it up? any patches available? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot guys.

01-13-2007, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 639	WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE!!!! I'am so sorry to hear what happened to you. I've had the same type of $#!% happen to my cars and it sucks. I hope your insurance will cover the damages __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

01-14-2007, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
karnito Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 250	That's just plain sucks! __________________ [00 GReddy S2K] [03 MB E320] [06 Porsche Carrera]

01-14-2007, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	If they can't take it from you, they'll damage it to do what they can to take away your enjoyin' it. Not exactly a productive ad for "it takes all kinds". 'Sorry to hear about it wall. 'Jus' a note: gettin' damaged is alodda time the result of you n' your Stewie bein' intentionally targeted for one stupid, usually imagined, reason 'r other. Watch where you park it (especially in the same general area as where it took place) n' keep an eye on it. Fixin' it may only set up as bein' a target again. It ain't the way it should be. As for repairs, I 'm sure that the dealers n' alodda shops have somebody on staff that could mend it, if the price is reasonable. If not, there's a cloth glue that alodda hardware stores n' Target n' the like carry (sorry, 'can't find mine to give you the name) that would allow you to put a like-colored patch on the inside n' at least take care of the immediate problem. The stuff puts a death-grip on cloth. (N' it jus' might be the same stuff that the "professionals" would patch it with . . maybe) Good luck wall. 'Hope that's the last of this kind'a crap. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-19-2007, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,285	I would personally break both knees and ankles with a baseball bat if I was able to find the person who did something like this to my car. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

01-13-2007, 05:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
..:cOrNerIng ArTisT::::.. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ChIcAgOLaND Posts: 37	gO tO the car dealership....most car dealerships have a free lance Interior repair guy ....that would be your best bet

01-18-2007, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
allmotor13 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11	what A-holes, there are heaters eveywhere. sorry about that man, that even hurts me. punk a$$es. well look at the bright side this would be a good time for a carbon hard top, you can fine them on e-bay for a good price. anyways good luck

01-19-2007, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249	Tough call. Because your insurance company should replace it if it can't be satisfactorily repaired. And for the cost of an OEM replacement, you could probably almost buy a hard top. Only problem will be coming up with your deductible. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

01-20-2007, 09:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
AGBLLET Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20	Hi Wall! Let's form a posse and take after them bastards. In the past, I have owned a lot of CJ5 Jeeps which were soft tops. When I would be 4 wheeling and tear a portion of my top I would take it to a canvass manufacturing and repair facility. If you live in an area where most homes have canvass window eves, or outdoor funiture with cavass, they might help. Another potential is to call a few upolstering companies and see if they can fix it for you while you wait. They may even have the color of canvess too. Best of luck bud!

01-24-2007, 05:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
wallc777 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48	appreciate it guys, thanks a lot soo much.

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