Can this be used to patch small tears in a cloth convertible top? If so what is the best way to do it?
1977228
No, this 3m adhesive is made to stick to rubber and painted metal and creates a strong bond between the two. Because soft tops are a canvas material and vinyl windows, I would not suggest this, but rather a patch or possibly something like this:
220694
Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, this urethane will not work for this particular situation. It is best to take the entire back glass out of the fabric and glue it back in all at once. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
762650
WE haven't tried it for that, but I suspect not, and I would not want to experiment. To repair CDs and DVDs, we used a kit specifically for that purpose and it worked. I would imagine that the surface of a car body is not nearly as finely defined as that of a CD, so is much more forgiving of 'scratch fill'.
306920
I'm not sure about how it works on convertible tops Griots could help you if you ask
353382
Aleene's Leather glue works great on leather belts that have separated down the center. It is flexible when dry. I'm not sure how it would work on a chair since the patch would have to bear weight. I don't know how strong it is, but at $5, it's worth a try.
2041509
I used it for a small cut in the leather on my motorcycle seat and it worked perfectly. I figured it couldn't hurt, and would probably help to make the patch hold better. So far, it's holding great.
569419
Yes, it works great for things like patching a hole using a nylon fabric patch like this - just glue the nylon patch on the inside of the jacket. If the hole is small - you can often use Seam Grip without a patch and it works fine by just gluing the two edges of the fabric together. I use this stuff for everything!!
2041510
They have adhesive in the kit but for minor scuff abrasion type of tears on just the top surface that I had, I did not use it and it seems to have worked very well on my motorcycle backrest. My tear was only 1/8 x 1/2 of the top leather leaving the white under fabric still in tact. I had a quote for having this professionally repaired at $80 range, and for under $15 for this 3M kit, was a simple gamble to me. Was satisfied with results. Hope that feedback is helpful. Good luck.
1333991
Yes, I think so if the jacket is cloth and not vinyl or leather. It works well if it can "grab" something to adhere to and it "grabs" cloth well. Remember, though, that it may slightly discolor fabric so keep the TM under the patch and don't allow it to bleed out from under it. Use a small amount at first and add to it if you need more.
257585
I use it for top-tear, but see no reason why it wouldn't work for side-tear.....
179711
I really have no idea. After it sets its pretty permanent. I would hate to think after the repair is done you's still have to replace the top. That's why we went with the sealant in the first place. If you are VERY careful you can remove some excess with a razor blade or exacto knife, but that works best on the glass surface itself. I would be nervous as all get out using it on cloth. Sorry!
635282
I don't think that would be a good idea, because with the constant bending and shape-changing of cloth, it would peel off before too long. I believe this is intended to attach to something hard, stable, and non-porous, like metal. There could be cloth-backed reflective strips that would be better suited to your needs.
1134890
Probably but may depend on how large the tear is, the color of the interior, if you have to color match and other factors. For me I had a small 1/8" x 1/2" tear (with fabric backing still in tact) on a black leather material and it worked great! I just did a little at a time and built it up in layers was key I found. Good luck!
40683
It has small fabric patches to put behind a tear but not a patch that large. This kit is designed for small tears and cuts not larger areas.
1032068
This kit provide enough for about a 2.5 inch hole or you can repair several small tears. Based on your description t his kit is not recommended. You have a significant amount of damage that will require larger inserts up to a 12x12 inch as well as more leather repair compound. You would find our Deluxe Leather Repair kit much more suitable for your damage. You also do not want to repair seams as no repair will hold/be permanent on a seam. This type of damage will require be re-stitched by using a hand stitch kit or similar. You can always call or email us with your specific damage for more personalized information. This kit provide enough for about a 2.5 inch hole or you can repair several small tears. Based on your description t his kit is not recommended. You have a significant amount of damage that will require larger inserts up to a 12x12 inch as well as more leather repair compound. You would find our Deluxe Leather Repair kit much more suitable for your damage. You also do not want to repair seams as no repair will hold/be permanent on a seam. This type of damage will require be re-stitched by using a hand stitch kit or similar. You can always call or email us with your specific damage for more... » Read More This kit provide enough for about a 2.5 inch hole or you can repair several small tears. Based on your description t his kit is not recommended. You have a significant amount of damage that will require larger inserts up to a 12x12 inch as well as more leather repair compound. You would find our Deluxe Leather Repair kit much more suitable for your damage. You also do not want to repair seams as no repair will hold/be permanent on a seam. This type of damage will require be re-stitched by using a hand stitch kit or similar. You can always call or email us with your specific damage for more personalized information. « Show Less
1544655
I think you would want to stick with a waterbed patch kit. This adhesive is meant to be used without a patch as it bonds to itself to mend a tear or rip. It worked well on a pair of leather work gloves with waterproof finger tips to seal a rip in a fingertip. I wouldn't trust it to hold all the pressure of a waterbed.
734199
I tried using it as removable stencil and it tears very easily. I used it on a glass bottle - hope that helps you?!