sential Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Has anyone had this problem? The roof has come unstuck at back underneath the window. Gone very quick , the glass is surprisingly heavy and not helped. I live in Bristol and cant find anyone local to help. Has anyone had it repaired properly? Dont fancy attempting myself as far too complicated to glue and hold with the glass. Happy to drive a few hours to get it done properly, thanks *Tried adding pic but phone pic too big.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 I have this problem too. The fabric that tucks underneath has come away as the adhesive has basically degraded. I have half a mind to fix myself by putting the roof in service mode and using some big bulldog clips to hold the fabric in place and apply a suitable adhesive. No sure what adhesive to use yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Are you guys talking about on the outside below the window, or on the inside? If its the outside and is the same problem mine had, I'll upload some photos of the repair i had done and try and dig out the repair shop info. Edited September 22, 2021 by Gutley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Outside fabric for me. Right on the edge or seam where it doubles back under by the edge of the clamshell. It causes the fabric to lose tension and the lower glass drops down/forward and the material rides up from the back. @Gutley did you write up a fix previously? Edited September 22, 2021 by edc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 minute ago, edc said: Outside fabric for me. Right on the edge or seam where it doubles back under by the edge of the clamshell. It causes the fabric to lose tension and the lower glass drops down/forward and the material rides up from the back. @Gutley did you write up a fix previously? Ok - That sounds the same. Can't remember if I did a write up, but I may have some photos hanging around in Flckr .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Here's a photo I found from July 2016: If you look closely, you can see there is some stitching that perished over time due to the tightness of the fabric against the rubber edge. I got it repaired and restitched by a hood specialist in Oxsted - Oxsted Trimming Company https://goo.gl/maps/b6Stj8M4A1HDBToy6 The repaired stitching is more conspicuous than the original, but it has held up well. I'll try and take some photos tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sential Posted September 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 3 hours ago, edc said: I have this problem too. The fabric that tucks underneath has come away as the adhesive has basically degraded. I have half a mind to fix myself by putting the roof in service mode and using some big bulldog clips to hold the fabric in place and apply a suitable adhesive. No sure what adhesive to use yet. Yep, sounds exactly same, can only see old glue residue, no sign of any stitching. my car 2003 if that makes any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sential Posted September 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Gutley said: Here's a photo I found from July 2016: If you look closely, you can see there is some stitching that perished over time due to the tightness of the fabric against the rubber edge. I got it repaired and restitched by a hood specialist in Oxsted - Oxsted Trimming Company https://goo.gl/maps/b6Stj8M4A1HDBToy6 The repaired stitching is more conspicuous than the original, but it has held up well. I'll try and take some photos tomorrow. Thank you. Bit of a hike at 2.5 hours but will bear in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 If you're in Bristol have you asked around sailmakers? They are used to working with canvas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Mines the same as yours @Gutley how much did it cost you to repair? I've found a couple of trimmers but not enquired as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxsum Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 10:04 PM, sential said: Has anyone had this problem? The roof has come unstuck at back underneath the window. Gone very quick , the glass is surprisingly heavy and not helped. I live in Bristol and cant find anyone local to help. Has anyone had it repaired properly? Dont fancy attempting myself as far too complicated to glue and hold with the glass. Happy to drive a few hours to get it done properly, thanks *Tried adding pic but phone pic too big.. Have you tried B.A.S International they are only about 40mins away from you. They may possibly give you some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 12:28 PM, edc said: Mines the same as yours @Gutley how much did it cost you to repair? I've found a couple of trimmers but not enquired as yet. Cant remember @edc - I’d guess between £250 - £350. Mostly labour in removing the roof and reinstalling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sential Posted September 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 8:38 AM, Boxsum said: Have you tried B.A.S International they are only about 40mins away from you. They may possibly give you some advice. I have already made a note of their number on my list, had a couple of these telling me theres nothing that can be done though, but will give them a try, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sential Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 BAS have said it's not possible to repair it. New roof required which they can supply and fit for a grand, but not until April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 10 hours ago, sential said: BAS have said it's not possible to repair it. New roof required which they can supply and fit for a grand, but not until April '03 Boxster is listed in your My Ride, with glass window?? Didn't come in until '04 model year so August 2003 onwards manufacture. Is it an after market hood or is you model year wrong or has it had on '04 hood fitted at a later date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/9/2021 at 7:36 AM, ½cwt said: '03 Boxster is listed in your My Ride, with glass window?? Didn't come in until '04 model year so August 2003 onwards manufacture. Is it an after market hood or is you model year wrong or has it had on '04 hood fitted at a later date? The glass roof was fitted to all facelift models, which I think came out in 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 8:40 PM, sential said: BAS have said it's not possible to repair it. New roof required which they can supply and fit for a grand, but not until April Did you try an outfit like @Gutley has suggested? BAS I think aren't a trimmer / repairer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferry70 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 It might be worth trying The Hood Guys in Birmingham (0121 444 2288) - www.thehoodguys.co.uk. I used them last year to replace a broken tension wire but they looked like they undertook all sorts of convertible hood repairs including trimming. I appreciate they aren't exactly local but definitely worth a phone call IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Sanky said: The glass roof was fitted to all facelift models, which I think came out in 2002. Sorry, my error. I thought it was for the final '04 MY, but on checking the glass window came in from the 03 MY i.e. Aug 2002 manufacture onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/71959-fix-sagging-soft-top-coming-unstuck-rear.html Diy repair here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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