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Author: | Bugster [ April 1st, 2012, 12:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Has my hood shrunk? |
I've had it rolled fully back during the recent hot weather but now temps are returning to normal again I tried to shut it and can't get the centre clips anywhere near to engaging. Is there something I'm missing or should I wait for a warm day to expand it again? But then I would want to roll it fully back again wouldn't I? Oh bugger. Anyone help? |
Author: | Russell [ April 1st, 2012, 7:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Has my hood shrunk? |
Yep, it's shrunk. Probably best to leave the centre clips undone until it's sat in the sunshine for a bit when it'll expand and you may be able to stretch it over them. In my experience, a roof has a service life of around 5-7 years of living outside in all weathers before it needs replacing. |
Author: | Taskos [ April 1st, 2012, 10:47 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Has my hood shrunk? |
Maybe it's worth trying to set it by the bolts bellow the back window and the ones in the side pivots finding a sweet spot. |
Author: | J-dub [ April 1st, 2012, 12:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Has my hood shrunk? |
I never bother with the centre clips tbh |
Author: | Sean [ April 1st, 2012, 4:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Has my hood shrunk? |
all good suggestions - my old vynil had to have the centre clips done up before it was fully closed/ tensioned todays the last day before the snow comes back- park it in the sun quick! |
Author: | Bugster [ April 1st, 2012, 4:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Has my hood shrunk? |
Thanks for the tips everyone. Guess what, the sun's come out and after 30 minutes parked outside everything attached just fine. So memo to self - only release those clips when it's likely to remain warm ![]() |
Author: | TimCV [ April 2nd, 2012, 10:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Has my hood shrunk? |
Matts Soft Tops only shrink if you dip them in bleach/water 50/50 solution. Even then, less than a standard hood! Don't ask... |
Author: | richardmorris [ April 4th, 2012, 10:11 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Has my hood shrunk? |
TimCV wrote: Matts Soft Tops only shrink if you dip them in bleach/water 50/50 solution. Even then, less than a standard hood! Don't ask... Ours has been on the car now since 2001 and it's not shrunk at all, although it could do with another clean now. |
Author: | tfaerch [ April 4th, 2012, 2:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Has my hood shrunk? |
If you buy to cheap, the hood might die within three years. A good hood lasts MANY years, but costs double up. http://www.dasentendach.de/ If you are TO greedy (which most 2CV-driver are), you just have to change a bit more often. |
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