Neil,

if you can, pick up a roll of "dum-dum" sealing mastic (rv store). The stock stuff under the aluminum extrusions is very good, might still be soft, but best to have a back up.
alistair

On 2013-03-05, at 5:18 PM, neil n wrote:

> And on the topic of tips for staple type canvas replacement, there's
> some great looking ideas here:
> 
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=536086&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=sir+sam+upholstery&start=0
> 
> The entire thread is on poptop rehab, but around about page 5, there's
> some staple canvas specific tips.
> 
> And this tool happens to be on sale locally
> 
> http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/HandTools/MultiTipScrewdrivers/PRD~0588626P/Mastercraft+29-pc+Screwdriver+Set.jsp?locale=en
> 
> Not sure if it will be of any use, but will give it a look.
> 
> Neil.
> 
> On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 8:37 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> Will removing the upper bed make canvas replacement, top still
>> installed, any easier?
>> 
>> My canvas has the staples.
> 
> 
> --
> Neil n
> 
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