Christopher Adair

11 hours ago, Steve Q said:

As promised, I found it under the TT section but the principle will be the same. 

 

Thank you for your time and effort Steve Q, most appreciated .

I have ordered suction cup clamps specific to this job and will give it a go.

My Audi is the 2003 A4 1.8T, which has had a ridicules amount of money poured into it by the previous owner, and the softop was replaced in 2017. So I was prity disappointed when the glue failed, in the  heat last summer, 39 degree's in Jersey!! 

Finding parts is problematic, as my Audi dealers don't stock anything for this age of car, obsolete apparently. I need a new rear light unit, found one on eBay for £95.00, my local car parts company was charging me £157.00!!

I was advised by my Audi dealership to scrap the car as they can't get any parts or solution to the roof problem. 

Audi's you just have to love them to own one!!!!

cheers     Chris... 

12 hours ago, Magnet said:

Who was the professional who advised you to buy a new hood Christopher? 
Have you tried taking advice on the mainland? 
I did use a ‘industrial/professional’ type contact adhesive that has remained well secured for over 25 years - but that was 25 years ago, and the memory doesn’t serve well over that time! 

Suffice it to say, there will be something suitable out there. Research is your best friend here, and once you find that ‘industrial’ adhesive, you will need to ensure the mating surfaces are scrupulously clean - this will be the secret to success. 
Sorry I can be more specific. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi Gareth 

Thanks for your advice.

Yes a professional auto upholster, yacht upholster and Jerseys main Audi dealership all say the same thing...

"Due to the high pressure the fabric is under when in operation,  any attempt to glue using silicone or marine quality glue only lasts for a couple of times then fails" apparently. 

I have ordered suction cup clamps, as seen on good old utube tutorials and l will give it a go, but l am trying to find,the bonding solution that the factory uses..trying to get this info is proving difficult...

A4 2003.

Kind Regards 

Chris..

Hello members,  l am looking for advice mainly on re gluing my softop to the rear window..the professional advice is it can't be done and to buy a new roof at £3000.00....surly there has to be a bonding solution?   Any ideas please.  

Great..