Rear window on a mohair roof

[m9fdb]

Try using Greygate polish the rear window if it s has gone milky or Autoglym super resin polish works as well

[Paul Goldsmith]

This might also be useful ;

Grampian Stags' guide to replacing a Vyback rear window

[grahamm]

Zipper issue - a couple of years ago I had a similar issue with a rear window zip that had come apart along with a broken zipper itself. A bit of surfing found FixnZip and there was a UK supplier who can be found at

http://www.zipdoctorfix.co.uk/

and these units are now available via Amazon (search for FixnZip) and probably other outlets.

Now this did NOT totally work for me as the fundamental issue was that the soft top was under too much tension and the only real fix was a new soft top. However it is a low cost possibility (£10) for zipper replacement and may work for others where the zipper is no longer of any use. Real advantage is that the FixnZip attaches without undoing any stitching etc.

I did get the unit to work after a lot of fiddling and playing with the pressure used but the zip itself came apart immediately whilst in use.

Graham

[Paul Goldsmith]

Graham, I originally found a similar product which was essentially a zip slider in two parts which snapped together once over the zip teeth. I also found that the tension of the Stag window was too much for it to handle, hence my eventual Dell laptop 'hack'.

[Robin Searle]

Repairing a zipper on a Mohair Stag soft top

Graham, I originally found a similar product which was essentially a zip slider in two parts which snapped together once over the zip teeth. I also found that the tension of the Stag window was too much for it to handle, hence my eventual Dell laptop 'hack'.

Two years ago I had fitted an Aldridge Mohair hood top by an expert in classic car upholstery,only to find in a very short time that the zipper proceeded to come apart right at the beginning behind the handle,problem was found to be that the zipper end extended only about 1/4 inch behind the hood stitching that held it together and in place. It was tightly bound together at the very end and this corrected that problem,but now the weather has gotten cold here in Canada,when winterizing the Stag,noticed that the zipper came apart at the upper LH corner. Managed to work the catch and get it to the bottom but still it came apart at the top corner again.My suspicion is that at that corner zipper is under too much tension, Rod my expert has said no to my request for him to replace the zipper in situ or undo the corner stitching relieve the tension and re sew it up again using a 'Speedy Stitcher',so on my own but with everything to gain and nothing to loose if I give it a try,as I DO NOT want to remove the top now that it is glued in place.
I have also ordered two new medium zip and lock? replacement catches which seem stronger than the flimsy catch fitted to my top,easily fitted on and removed so it seems.

Anybody tried doing anything like this to their Stag zipper or window??? The Stag will be sleeping for the next 5 months plus my garage is insulated and heated so have lots of time when I decide to venture forth.

Tips,help gratefully accepted.

Robin

[blue 464]

Robin, there was an article in the mag about this, Pm me your email address, i will scan it and send it to you, Derek

[Robin Searle]

email address for Robin

I have been in touch with Danny Stroud who has suggested that whenever I open or close the rear window undo the rear catch first holding the soft top.I managed to get the zipper catch passed the opening in the zipper itself back to being fully open, then when I closed the window the zipper held together. I have ordered a ZipNFix catch and will fit that as it appears to look at least stronger than that fitted by Aldridges,then play with it, but cannot believe that I did not think myself to relieve the tension on the window by simply releasing the rear catch, but will as I do now constantly blame my 73 year old brain!!

Would love to read the article though; r.searle@cottagecountry.net

Robin

[Robin Searle]

I am still having issues with my Stag soft top zipper and I can see that I am not the only one having stress on the zipper issues. I have replaced the zipper catch with a FixnZip and whilst much stronger the teeth still part when you are turning around the bend. I have found a boat top zipper which is much stronger but I am loath to remove the top again and would love to know if it is possible to hand sew in a new zipper.
I have a Speedy Stitcher sewing awl and with the car during the winter months 'resting',with a heated garage and lots of time as retired,do you think it is possible to replace the zipper? Has anyone else done it????

Regards

Robin
r_searle@cottagecountry.net

[Robin Searle]

http://www.zippershipper.com/jeep-wrangler-rear-window-two-way-zipper

Decided to look further and came across this heavy duty zipper designed for a Jeep Wrangler,the teeth are 10mm wide and the bonus is two fold it can be opened from either end AND also from the inside or outside. The width of the material overall is 13/4 inch so may have to be trimmed a tad to tuck under both edges of the hood,then comes the challenging bit sewing it on both sides using a Speedy Stitcher,but I m so peed off with the cheap and flimsy zipper that was put on my 'expensive' top that I am prepared to bite the bullet come October when the car will be rested for the winter.

I read the story of replacing a window piece using the Speedy Stitcher and noted how long it took him to do using this gizmo so if he can do it at least it is worth my trying.Lets face it I have nothing to loose because if I fail then the top will have to come off and the job done professionally,with me trying I hopefully will avoid doing that.

Robin

[SGN]

Hi Robin
I used a "speedy sewing awl" to repair mine, as long as you can get access to the rear of what your sewing it's easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNFMzAEW0V0

They cost around £12.50 ish, Frosts usually have them

Cheers
Steve

[mole42]

I never unzip the rear window to stow the hood. Although I might in October when the hard-top goes on.

[Staggard]

Hi Robin
I used a "speedy sewing awl" to repair mine, as long as you can get access to the rear of what your sewing it's easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNFMzAEW0V0

They cost around £12.50 ish, Frosts usually have them

Cheers
Steve

Hi Steve, Are Frosts on line? I have just tried Googling them and get garden centres ,estate agents and the like. Cheers Graham

[Bob Heritage]

Hi Steve, Are Frosts on line? I have just tried Googling them and get garden centres ,estate agents and the like. Cheers Graham

Well Foggard, how are you pal? I have an e.mail from lucie@frost.co.uk . Give her my love

[Motorsport Micky]

Hi Steve, Are Frosts on line? I have just tried Googling them and get garden centres ,estate agents and the like. Cheers Graham

Here you go Graham if you want their website, I see you have also been given the Lucie line, PS it was me you sent a template of the Secret spoiler to.

http://www.frost.co.uk/?utm_source=2015_08_14_Eastwood_NEW&utm_campaign=2015_08_14_Eastwood_NEW&utm_medium=email

Micky

[Staggard]

Well Foggard, how are you pal? I have an e.mail from lucie@frost.co.uk . Give her my love

Still house hunting mate I give you a bell in the next couple of days. Thx for the info