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dod03-52
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:57 am    Post subject: Folding a summer top for storage Reply with quote

How can I fold my summer top so the back window is not damaged and still fit on the wheel well sill?
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is just about impossible. The window is wider then the rear wheelhouse so it will always have to have a fold in it. Any folds or rubbing layers will damage the clear vinyl. The best way to store it is hanging up on a support tree or top frame. If you must fold it set protective cloth layers between the vinyl and the canvas.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would rolling the window section and folding the
rest around it work?

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Only if you protect the vinyl from rubbing itself with a very soft cloth. The danger here is that sooner or later it will get crushed flat along with the rest of the top. If I had to store it for a very short period on the road I would fold it flat and square enough that the window is not creased and store it under the rear seat.Still laying a soft cloth between the vinyl and the canvas.
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