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Hi Guys,
Well the rest of the story. The bottom of my window released completely so yesterday I ordered a new top from a local convertible top purveyor for $1800 delivered and installed. Its from GAHH and has the life time warranty for the window. Should have it in about 10 days. Hope we don't get any heavy storms here on the Treasure Coast.
Cheers to all. I would have rather spent the bucks elsewhere.
How did the GAHH top work out? I have a 2012 XKR, top is in good shape but the window dropped down all except the bottom. Jag wants about $4,000, visited a local top shop, they can reglue for $600. Top has to be removed so it is mostly labor. They quoted the GAHH top for $1,700 and stated the lifetime on the window. Claim it is superior to the factory top. Told me they reglued a 1 year old Maserati last week. It has same top manufacture as Jag. I'm inclined to replace since essentially a replace a 5 year old top for only $1200 more than an unguaranteed repair.
Jaguar service bulletin lists Teromix 6700. New name is Teroson PU 6700 DC. This is a two-part polyurethane. Jaguar dealer will sell it to me for $51 per tube. Can't find a U.S. distributor or U.S. equivalent. Dealer quoted me $7,300 for a new top.
I went with EZ top which has a lifetime warranty on the window as well. The price was $1,600 plus a $100 surcharge for the same German fabrick as the original equipment. The top looks great, window is obviously better installed than the original equipment. Only problems so far are the internal bows need to have replacement stretch chords to hold them in place when raising. Also, some problem getting the headliner to Velcro properly back around the window. Installer will complete these things next week free of charge. All in all I am happy. No one would be able to tell it is not original.
Unrelated, last year I installed the remote module from the Jag Wrangler. It is the coolest thing to have on the car. You can drop with the key from about 30 feet away. Also, provides one touch raise and lowering with the inside switch and you can drop the back windows with the top up. 5 hours of hard work but worth it. Biggest problem was installing with the top and windows up. Very tight space for a 67 year old!
I can find the Teromix 6700 online for about $20. I have the deep reach clamps that can reach far enough (my top is separated on the bottom and sides). Where can I find the necessary gun to apply the adhesive?
I have a 2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible, the rear window has unseated itself who fixed yours please call at 813-641-2223 or email at sandowr@msn.com
thanks, Bob
Got home after a drive with the top down, put the top up and parked in the garage and noticed that the top fabric was separated from the glass along the bottom edge of the outside only. The sides and top edge appeared to be OK.
Based on WhiteXKR's recommendation, I just ordered the 3M adhesive and primer together with the 6-pack of clamps. I'll let you know how my DIY repair works.
Stuart S - does the top fabric shrink? I took mine by a repair place and guy said it could not be glued. Think he just did not want to do? Has not been apart for long.
Stuart S - does the top fabric shrink? I took mine by a repair place and guy said it could not be glued. Think he just did not want to do? Has not been apart for long.
There appears to be a little shrinkage where it separated along the bottom edge, but since I don't recall how it looked before it separated I can't say for sure.
What's the harm in trying the DIY fix? I'm not a mechanic, but it's alot easier than installing WhiteXKR's remote top kit. My top is still in excellent condition, except for this separation. If it works, I saved $1,000. If it doesn't, I lost under $100. I'll take those odds.
Here's my progress so far. Waiting for the adhesive, primer, and clamps to arrive from Amazon. Taped to try to stop any further separation.
Last edited by Stuart S; Jul 28, 2017 at 05:55 AM.
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I followed the steps provided in the tech bulletin posted in this forum and DIY for an extensive repair has worked just fine. I expect longevity from the repair, so far so good, and we are top up-down 2-3 times a week. I plan to replace the top when it is showing signs of wear. Other than the window separation issue it is in great shape.
I followed the steps provided in the tech bulletin posted in this forum and DIY for an extensive repair has worked just fine. I expect longevity from the repair, so far so good, and we are top up-down 2-3 times a week. I plan to replace the top when it is showing signs of wear. Other than the window separation issue it is in great shape.
How far gone was your window, though? Mine has started pulling back, but the canvas is not actually detached from the window yet. I can't see intentionally removing the canvas from the window in order to make the repair.
I won't need a mixing dispensing gun because I'll be using the 3M product recommended by WhiteXKR, which is a single stage adhesive that can be applied with a conventional caulk gun.
