CHEAPEST Way to Fix Hole in Soft Top Convertible Roof - MX5 Soft Top Repair Patch

How to patch a hole in the MX5s soft top with a repair kit. This is the cheapest and quickest way to fix a hole in a vinyl soft top convertible roof. I also fit some new window wipers, making my NB MX5/Miata ready for rain.
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[@EdA-bz3bu]

I use strong magnets on opposite side of the top to apply pressure over night.

[@RelicRetrievalistChannel]

Great video! Repair looks good, will have to try it on my MR2 roof. Just subscribed to your channel.👍

[@jonboy9912]

I have owned a SL320 for 9 years, it came with a small hole in the outside layer of the multi layered soft top that has not gotten worse since I have owned it, but as it is the only bad spot on the whole vehicle I am thinking of repairing it, despite the fact it doesn't leak. If I do it I will try from the inside of the outer layer from outside the car, (if that makes sense) and blend in the fabric edge of the soft top to the glue. I think the damage was originally caused by the fabric catching on the frame on retraction in the past, but I had the top off to have new plastic windows sewn in when I bought it and the shop must have realigned the frame to stop the catching. Thanks for starting me to think about this and hope your repairs stand the test of time. In my experience the glue that marked the fabric will wear off with the weather.

[@golders99]

If you had put sellotape on the outside, you could have applied black Stormsure convertible repair glue from the inside. You wouldn't have had to stick the material patch on the outside then. Almost an invisible repair that way.

[@StormsureLtd]

That is definitely the best way to do it!

[@hujimwa]

Nice one. I was debating the push bike puncture repair tyre kits. The vinyl just goes over time might get a mohair one when it goes for good

[@jhonnyboy7946]

where did you get the strips that you stick on it and what kind of material is it

[@masonpugh3637]

Rubber and some flex seal small paint brush and a lot of a of patience to fill the gap will spread even but nice fix on a budget

[@RustLocker]

Good Idea

[@petertelinde130]

do you know if there is a video of this idea?

[@vikkiambrose1109]

helpful vid , did the patch hold up when you put the roof up and down . i have hole in the same place and its right on a crease when the roof is down.

[@RustLocker]

Thanks. Yes, same here, the hole was right on a fold as the roof goes down. It started to lift a bit in one corner so I added some more glue and made sure it was completely dry before lowering the roof again. So far it's held up well, I've probably lowered and raised it 20 times since and no sign of lifting.

[@anonymouslegend7904]

Please share link to products

[@raffertytamo6447]

Great video! Do you have a link or can you point me in the right direction so I can buy that same patch kit? Thanks!

[@RustLocker]

I just got it from eBay mate. Have a search, you should find it on there.

[@Outflow]

What if you tar to cover the hole and use it as an adhesive, do exactly what do you did when it dries, and then paint the top using fabric spray paint? Is that a good idea?

[@RustLocker]

I guess you could try that. Not sure about spray painting the fabric though, colour match might be hard.

[@paulmatejka7371]

I hope it lasts But I tried loads of products in the past And because of the repeated opening and closing of the top they soon Come unstuck. You might be lucky though

[@onizuka186]

Where can i find these patches?

[@BurntFossil]

With a hole that small you might be able to put some Caulking over it, colour it dark grey by mixing it with some charcoal powder or paint.

[@nickc.843]

Wouldn’t hold up if you use the top much.

[@mikeneeson9]

is this a common fault on mx5 vinyl on both sides of roof

[@Itsemma-vt5dq]

I have a 96 and mine doesn’t seem to have ever had it, it’s the back window leaking and a small hole above the passenger door🥺

[@autofiras]

Thank you

[@RustLocker]

+Auto Speciale you’re welcome 😃

[@Hezyo922]

Any links for the products?

[@Hezyo922]

for fucks sake, how am i the demographic for this

[@b_gumm]

Vinyal should noever be cleaned with alcohol btw. You want a mild detergent. THis is per flying miata

[@1993saif1]

do have a link for the patch and the glue

[@RustLocker]

I just bought it from ebay, the brand is stormsure I think.

[@golders99]

Here is a link to the convertible roof repair glue: amzn.to/2ufDCMr

[@ismazzbot]

I can’t find this product

[@RustLocker]

Try eBay.

[@golders99]

Here it is: amzn.to/2ufDCMr

[@easylivingsherpa]

I call Bullocks, you're from the canals mate.

[@RustLocker]

+Paolo Joe Jingy *Bollocks

[@easylivingsherpa]

@@RustLocker Oy want me to visit ye ol hose and nick everything?

[@damianhir]

Is this only for vinyl soft top?

[@RustLocker]

yes, mohair will be a different kit

[@Towert7]

Wish it didn't have that terrible music. Hard to hear you.

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

Is the patch still holding?

[@xinic5]

Yeah Im curious too. Also, I wonder if you could apply the patch on the inside? Or no?

[@RustLocker]

+NotMorganFreeman I fitted a hardtop so I haven’t checked the condition of the soft top in ages. I’m guessing that as it’s vinyl and wasn’t in very good shape, I’ll probably need a new soft top now.

[@vickimary4330]

Distracting misic

[@easylivingsherpa]

my god hes from manchester

[@RustLocker]

+Paolo Joe Jingy Who’s from Manchester? Not me, I’m from Essex.

[@sqmilenews7052]

Please axe the annoying music. Who do youtubers think it is necessary?

[@JayDman]

No kidding. Quit the video after 2 minutes. Annoying

[@gabrielaarreola6268]

Punks cut my car up overnight

[@RustLocker]

Shit. That’s fucked up mate.

[@richardblayneamerican8149]

Yikes! What irritating music with that nerve-wracking tapping noise.