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Soft top; Rear Foam Seal - How to Replace.
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Soft top; Rear Foam Seal - How to Replace. 1 year, 6 months ago #17689

Map
When I lifted the rear of the hood I was reminded what a sad state the foam seal was in! Disgusting!


David
Last Edit: 1 year, 6 months ago by David Aiketgate.

Re: Hood Foam Seal - How to Replace. 1 year, 6 months ago #17690

Map
I decided to replace this mess, but didn't want to use the same material as I thought it would deteriorate in a similar manner. I found some VELCRO in the local DIY store (the packaging was damaged and it was going cheap!)and so I thought that the loop side would be perfect to replace the foam seal.
David

Re: Hood Foam Seal - How to Replace. 1 year, 6 months ago #17691

Map
The first thing was to remove the old seal. I used a chisel to scrape the remnants off the metal.


You will be left with the adhesive to remove, and I used some spray adhesive remover to clean it off, Leaving you with this.
David
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Re: Hood Foam Seal - How to Replace. 1 year, 6 months ago #17692

Map
I rubbed the metalwork down and sprayed it with black paint, to tidy it up.
David
Last Edit: 1 year, 6 months ago by David Aiketgate.
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Re: Hood Foam Seal - How to Replace. 1 year, 6 months ago #17693

Map
When the paint had dried, I applied a coating of contact adhesive to the metal.


When the adhesive was tacky I began to apply the velcro tape.
David
Last Edit: 1 year, 6 months ago by David Aiketgate.

Re: Hood Foam Seal - How to Replace. 1 year, 6 months ago #17694

Map




Definitely an improvement, and I hope the velcro will last better than the original foam.
David
Last Edit: 1 year, 6 months ago by David Aiketgate.
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Re: Soft top; Rear Foam Seal - How to Replace. 2 months, 3 weeks ago #41014

Map

Re: Soft top; Rear Foam Seal - How to Replace. 2 months, 3 weeks ago #41015

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Map
Well I wish I knew about the T Bar 12 months ago when I replaced the seal on my soft top.

Bought the replacement foam from Rimmers & was hellish expensive for what it is.

Soon after found a similar product in ScrewFix for a fraction of the cost

As they say hind sight is a wonderful thing, lesson learnt - dont just jump in until researched the subject.
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