Re: [MBZ] 107 soft top replacement
I'm not really sure if it is any different than the solvent based Weldwood stuff. I surely wouldn't get the water based stuff because in my experience it just is not as good. No water-based crap for me. The genuine gooey stuff. I was just wondering if it's the same or not, I'd hate to have to order the stuff through the dealer. But if Weldwood _isn't_ good enough I certainly don't want to use it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 107 soft top replacement
How about Permatex All Purpose Spray Adhesive 118DA Item #82019, which is used for the inside the door vapor barrier (or its 3M equivalent)? No way. It needs to be tougher than that if you're driving down the freeway in a driving rain storm! Spray's bad for controlled application, too. I'll be using a brush. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 107 soft top replacement
I'm gathering myself up to replace the soft top on Ethelred soon (a week or two) and I'm wondering if I really need the special MB cement, or whether the usual hardware store contact cement (Weldwood, in this case) is really the same stuff. Anybody have an opinion? Any other thoughts or suggestions? (The new seats, hinge covers, dash cap, and sunvisors really look good. When I get done I'm sure I won't want to sell the car.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 107 soft top replacement
On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:36:46 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I'm gathering myself up to replace the soft top on Ethelred soon (a week or two) and I'm wondering if I really need the special MB cement, or whether the usual hardware store contact cement (Weldwood, in this case) is really the same stuff. Anybody have an opinion? Any other thoughts or suggestions? What are you cementing together? Does it need flexibiility? How strong does it have to be? Will ShoeGoo work better? (The new seats, hinge covers, dash cap, and sunvisors really look good. When I get done I'm sure I won't want to sell the car.) Oops. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 107 soft top replacement
What are you cementing together? Does it need flexibiility? How strong does it have to be? Will ShoeGoo work better? The canvas is glued to the frame. Pretty solidly. Shoe Goo is 'too good' a glue, you want something that you can pull loose the next time you replace the top. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 107 soft top replacement
On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:44:48 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: What are you cementing together? Does it need flexibiility? How strong does it have to be? Will ShoeGoo work better? The canvas is glued to the frame. Pretty solidly. Shoe Goo is 'too good' a glue, you want something that you can pull loose the next time you replace the top. How about Permatex All Purpose Spray Adhesive 118DA Item #82019, which is used for the inside the door vapor barrier (or its 3M equivalent)? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 107 soft top replacement
Jim - I'm not really sure if it is any different than the solvent based Weldwood stuff. I surely wouldn't get the water based stuff because in my experience it just is not as good. I bought a can of the genuine stuff about 12 years ago and it was like $10 for a half liter can. Even if it cost twice as much at today's prices it would seem like with a job like this I wouldn't want to take the chance. FWIW the can of genuine stuff had gone off after about a year in the sealed can. You might want to ask for a can that hasn't been sitting on the shelf for a while. Barry I'm gathering myself up to replace the soft top on Ethelred soon (a week or two) and I'm wondering if I really need the special MB cement, or whether the usual hardware store contact cement (Weldwood, in this case) is really the same stuff. Anybody have an opinion? Any other thoughts or suggestions? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 107 soft top replacement
No problem, I've got a week off of work coming up, I'll fly out, drive it home and store it here for you ;) Actually that week is already designated for painting my 240D. I'll start grinding rust off next week. -Curt Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:36:46 -0700 From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: [MBZ] 107 soft top replacement To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 78236e19-6349-11de-ae85-000502d9a...@windwireless.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed I'm gathering myself up to replace the soft top on Ethelred soon (a week or two) and I'm wondering if I really need the special MB cement, or whether the usual hardware store contact cement (Weldwood, in this case) is really the same stuff. Anybody have an opinion? Any other thoughts or suggestions? (The new seats, hinge covers, dash cap, and sunvisors really look good. When I get done I'm sure I won't want to sell the car.) -- Jim -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090627/b1de09b6/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
