Simon_S Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Hi All Was about to give the hood a good clean for the season when I found a small rip. I know what caused it, I had some hood mechanism issues over the winter which are now resolved. The rip looks like it can be sorted by sewing a piece of seat belt behind to reinforce and gluing the edges down. I have an old seatbelt and a sail sewing awl to do the job. But I cant get at it because the frame is in the way at the moment. Question is, is there a way to detach just the rear of the hood from the frame (the bit you lift for servicing) while the hood is in situ, or does the whole thing need to come off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Just to point out that there is a waterproof membrane below the outer fabric finish. Seat belt material is not waterproof so the hood's proofing will be compromised. May not be an issue depending upon the size and location of the tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Could you fix it with some Stormsure? I've used it on a Barbour jacket before and it worked well (although it's quite rigid so may need to be on a "flat" piece) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_S Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Thanks for the info Bob. I didn't know about the membrane but the hole is right above the scuttle so any water ingress will go straight back out again, so I have some time to think about a solution. I had the rear plastic window replaced recently and before I do anything I think l'll take it back to the same place for advice. It's not a hard job to do. But to get to it is a real pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 I have some pieces of spare repair canvas Simon if you need a price I can post a bit to you, let me know how big the area of to cover and I can check the size peice I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_S Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Thanks. I may take you up on that. Give me a bit to mull it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, Simon_S said: Thanks. I may take you up on that. Give me a bit to mull it over. No problem at all, let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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