The Upholstery Forum

Hi Guys just looking for some advice on what glue to use when installing the plastic rear window to a canvas top
thanks in advance

Hey @Nigel Heffernan! Good to hear from you again!
Usually the windows are sewn in place and the glue is just to seal the seam. Ive never seen a window just glued in place on a canvas top. I would probably use HH-66 vinyl cement for gluing and sealing the seam. https://www.albrightssupply.com/HH-66-V ... Click=3957

@Nigel Heffernan , was that a kit or did you fabricate the top? @John , I have a 89 Merecedes sitting in the wings to install the soft top the potential customer has already purchased. Based on the recent Mercedes discussions what do you think of the idea of taking this on? Basically it would be billed time for lobor and consumables on this one.

You should be fine @BigRig Convertible tops are usually pretty straight forward and you can make good money on those jobs.

@John, anyone work with E-Z-ON Auto Tops? Customer has this top not going to venture into it if is difficult to work with. What is your timeframe to install a top?

Oh guys its a Mercedes 560XL and the guys budget is $200.00. I failed to ask if that is what he can pay before or after taxes.

E-Z-ON are good tops. Go on there site an download their catalog. It should have labor times. I wouldn't touch that job for $200!
$800 minimum. What year is the car?

@john, its a 1989

Easy on catalog says that is a 7 hour job. Usually I account for another hour or 2 on top of that. Minimum its a full days job.