Restoring the Convertible Top - Pontiac Solstice Rebuild Pt. 7

This week Mark works on putting the interior back together and restoring the convertible top. Thanks so much to everyone on Solsticeforum.com for your support of the Solstice rebuild project, it helps us out a lot! If you have any questions about your Solstice, make sure to check them out!
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[@rebuildit]

I forgot how disgusting the interior on this thing was when we got it.

[@maryjohnson3719]

It’s amazing what that die did to the canvas top!

[@ApartmentKing66]

dye?

[@hochgonzalo8923]

Amazing job bringing this car back to life.

[@rebuildit]

Thank you!

[@timbacchus]

Dang good restoration job. Everything 303 makes are wonderful. We love working on our Saturn Skys.

[@rebuildit]

It’s some good quality stuff

[@ColdVsIce]

I have a Saturn Sky with a slightly faded top, now I know what to do to make it look new again. 😁

[@ApartmentKing66]

Yeah, I guess the black dye just fades over time with the sun beating down on it.

[@richardrhcp]

Looks great. I also had a top that needed work. Yours came out great with the dye. I tried, but it didn't work out because I had way too much sap and other junk that would not come off or allow the dye to stick. I decided to put another layer of waterproof multilayer fabric on top with some e6000 to hold it and cutting it to size as I clamped on to the old top, and so far it's held up really well. It did fade a bit, but dye took care of that one. If you ever need to replace the top, that could be an alternative for you considering the tops are pretty pricey.

[@hollerican]

I got the same dye and gonna do my solstice top this weekend....thank you for the video

[@rebuildit]

Glad it helped out!

[@ApartmentKing66]

I'm considering getting some too, but $35 a bottle is a bit daunting.

[@rebuildit]

Seems like a lot, but it absolutely works.

[@ApartmentKing66]

@@rebuildit Oh, I don't doubt it. As soon as I can fit it into the budget, I'm going to get a bottle for my top.

[@TheStuntastik]

A common problem with the trunk is it will create a vacuum inside and not open when released unless you pull on it through the hole the top goes in through. Some owners have fixed this by installing a spring. If the button doesn't fix the issue consider this option. Also what dye did you use on the top? My Sky's top has been fading since before i got it.

[@rebuildit]

@DynamiteDupree Thanks for the info and for watching our channel! The new switch did fix the problem. The dye we used was Protex canvas restorer. We talk about this more in next week’s episode. I’ll see if we can put the link to where we got it in the description.

[@rebuildit]

@DynamiteDupree www.amazon.com/dp/B00745IFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9YTeDbVRFXEQX

[@ColdVsIce]

Very informative video.

[@KyleJackson-z6m]

Very nice! Did you use the entire 16.9 oz bottle of dye?

[@TheLenaweeTrekker]

My 2010 Malibu has a trunk release switch on the door. It works intermittently as well. My guess is the same low bidder built them. Other wise the car is looking good.

[@ColdVsIce]

Cool video, subscribed

[@shanecortez4604]

Does the 2008 pontiac solstice gxp have a dip stick for the transmission..

[@QuantumYogaMeditation]

Just bought a 2006 Solstice and I need to treat the convertible top. I will use the 303 as you demonstrated but what type of dye product did you use to get the top darker? I would love to apply this technique to get my top restored to its highest potential. Any feedback on this question would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your video contentt - Divine timing and connection! 😁

[@rebuildit]

www.amazon.com/dp/B00745IFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9YTeDbVRFXEQX

[@QuantumYogaMeditation]

Thank you very much! @@rebuildit

[@kennyomran9698]

Hi thank u for all the info but what is the brand or name of the the black paint for the top!?

[@rebuildit]

www.amazon.com/dp/B00745IFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9YTeDbVRFXEQX

[@ronniemusic898]

Ive got a2006 with 36000 actual miles beautiful car had to repair back window my self. where to get it serviced kind of oil . Bought car a year.The Insurance is high that the the reason I got it so cheap?

[@ApartmentKing66]

Do you still rebuild Solstices? I ask because of the rarity of parts.

[@rebuildit]

We’re getting ready to finish up a GXP convertible right now, actually. We get the majority of the parts from eBay, car-part.com, or local junkyards.

[@KevinFlanagan-ud9cm]

Could you tell me who makes the product 303 and the brand name of the die?

[@rebuildit]

303 makes their own product. And the dye is linked here: www.amazon.com/dp/B00745IFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9YTeDbVRFXEQX

[@tedschmitt178]

From where did you order the trunk switch?

[@rebuildit]

Honestly I don’t remember. It would have either been from my local dealer or eBay.

[@danieljohnson5174]

Let me know if you want to sell those 09 coupe windows. I have an 09 coupe and wouldn't mind having an extra set depending on the price.

[@rebuildit]

Shoot us a message on Instagram.

[@jasonmiller6629]

Good video. Where did you get the canvas dye from? I have the tan top and would like to do the same. Secondly, How did you get the trunk release switch out? I accidentally pushed my Instrument Panel Brightness control too hard and its slightly stuck in the dash area. Where might I find help on something of that nature?

[@rebuildit]

We got the dye from Amazon, but if I remember correctly they didn’t have a tan since there are so many shades. I’ll look back on my videos and see if I can remember how I got the switch out and let you know. I sold that car quite a while ago and can’t remember.

[@rdy4trvl]

I have a tan top as well. Just curious if you were able to find a decent dye match for your tan roof.

[@zolice2263]

What is the name of the dye you used?

[@rebuildit]

Protex World Convertible Soft Top Canvas Restorer www.amazon.com/dp/B00745IFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9YTeDbVRFXEQX

[@tomfraime3172]

Can u send me info on top cleaner and dye. Recently received same car from death and would like to restore.

[@rebuildit]

We used the product linked below to dye the top black. Protex World Convertible Soft Top Canvas Restorer (Black) 500 Milliliter - Color Restores Like New www.amazon.com/dp/B00745IFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Tjd2FbH7WA708 To clean it prior to using dye, we used 303 top cleaner. You can buy it at your local auto parts store. Thanks for watching.

[@sophiehensley121]

Where did you get your seat covers

[@rebuildit]

That is the original seat fabric from the manufacturer.

[@sambrown4832]

What type of dye did you use ?

[@rebuildit]

Protex World Convertible Soft Top Canvas Restorer (Black) 500 Milliliter - Color Restores Like New www.amazon.com/dp/B00745IFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MR42AGZDCAB7Z52V1QD5

[@tonicipriani]

The glass looks like it's for the coupe, not the convertible.

[@rebuildit]

Good eye!