List Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $19.99
Today's Bonus: 20% Off
Our 1998 Sebring Convertible JXi has been very good to us over the past 11+ years. We have treated it well also, and even today still get positive comments. A few months ago, I noticed the stitching around the back window, as well as a bit around the side windows, was coming loose. The top is a cloth top.
After searching for ideas online, I discarded the cheapest (duct tape, ugh!) & the most expensive (professional to remove the top & sew it tight, $$$!). I decided that some sort of clear, waterproof glue should work.
Again, reviewed several types of stitch glue or canvas repair glue (& any other terminology I could Google). In the end, I decided on the Bish Original Tear Mender Pro Kit.
As I've mentioned, we have taken really good care of this convertible, so I was a bit apprehensive in applying glue to my top. Using their little plastic application stick and a ton of those 2" wide paper clips, I slowly, clip by clip, glued the stitching back together on all above mentioned areas. The top remained in "up" position. I let this sit (in garage) for 24 hours. Then I unclipped & tested for "hold". It felt solid. I have now been out in rain as well as 98+ degrees of sun; it has also been driven at highway speeds and the top put up and down (this done while sitting still). It has been 1 1/2 2 months now, & the stitching area is still tight.
I will advise to not put glue mender on too thick. The glue does dry clear, but my top is tan so there is a section on the stitching around the window that is darker now. That is my fault though, not Bish's. Noone but myself or a close inspection would notice.
Overall, very happy with the results. It's holding on like cement! Much more attractive than duct tape & much cheaper than a professional.
Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>
This product fixes tears and stops further fraying in towels, throw rugs, leather car seats. It doesn't wash out in the laundry. I highly recommend it.
No comments:
Post a Comment