Hard Top Fracture Repair

If it has been determined that the hard top can be repaired. The following required materials and procedures are to be used.

1. Use a grinder to remove the paint and outline the damaged area. Use a grade 150 grit disc for paint removal.
2. Grind the outlined surface area again with a 240 grit disc to prevent coarse scratches from appearing in the final finish.
3. If cracks extend from the damaged area, it will be necessary to stop drill the cracks with a 3-mm (1/8-in) diameter drill bit. This will prevent the crack and/or fracture from spreading and allow repair material to be effective.
4. Bevel the edges of the crack/fracture on both sides with a rotary file.
   NOTE: The edges should be beveled on the inside and outside of the top to ensure sufficient surface area for good bonding.
5. Complete the repairs with fiberglass cloth and resin as described in the hard top hole repair procedure. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .