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The threads on my canvas top are coming loose. I went to 2 places, Caddy and Ford dealer, and the guy they use says the top has to COME OFF! Amy type of place that can sew the loose part with say a portable sewing machine?

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It appears that something like a canvas glue might work for that, or 3M Super Trim adhesive

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Spec sheet for 3M Super Trim adhesive

Over on manta.com I see a few hits in Florida for companies that appear to work with this type of issue. You might try a company like:

Dr Vinyl Of North Central Florida (Dr Vinyl)

5855 Ne 62nd Court Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488-1229, United States (Map)

Phone: (352) 236-3260

SIC:Top, Body, and Upholstery Repair Shops and Paint Shops

Line of Business:Topscanvasplastic

Florida Automotive Restyling

4301 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210-7332, United States (Map)

Phone: (904) 269-7710

SIC:Top, Body, and Upholstery Repair Shops and Paint Shops

Line of Business:Automotive Restyling

although they may also try to sell you a completely new top.

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I repaired some stitching on my 96 Eldo vinyl top, with a curved upholstery needle and high quality synthetic thread. I reformed the needle slightly (tighter radius) with needle nose pliers. I marked the needle at the tip, for the proper depth, to line up with the stitch spacing, so as to come through an existing stitch hole.

It wore an Opti-Visor 5X, to get a close look. It takes some time but you can hardly detect the repair.

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