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Just a word of advice. Once you open the cap and use some, put the cap back on and put the tube in the freezer. It will prevent it from drying out. When you want to use the adhesive again, let it thaw out for 15 min and you are good to go. Then refreeze it.

Also, once I put some of the adhesive on the edge of the conv top, I waited for it to fully cure. Then I used a black magic marker to cover the glue. Worked like a charm
 

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I had a similar problem in the same area on my 2011. It was caused by a slack in the elastic band that attaches the fabric to the foldable frame.
Thought it would be a $50 fix to replace the band. No, the entire roof would need to be replaced. Hard pass.
 
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Just a word of advice. Once you open the cap and use some, put the cap back on and put the tube in the freezer. It will prevent it from drying out. When you want to use the adhesive again, let it thaw out for 15 min and you are good to go. Then refreeze it.

Also, once I put some of the adhesive on the edge of the conv top, I waited for it to fully cure. Then I used a black magic marker to cover the glue. Worked like a charm
Thank you very much.
 

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I had a similar problem in the same area on my 2011. It was caused by a slack in the elastic band that attaches the fabric to the foldable frame.
Thought it would be a $50 fix to replace the band. No, the entire roof would need to be replaced. Hard pass.
It's crazy how they don't want to repair anything anymore. Just replace everything and at your expense.
 

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I checked my top today all is ok but clearly the small U shaped rubber seal needs silicone preventative action. Though I got it before. I sprayed that whole fabric / weather strip edge with ample silicone.
 

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Also, once I put some of the adhesive on the edge of the conv top, I waited for it to fully cure. Then I used a black magic marker to cover the glue. Worked like a charm
I see on Amazon that Stormsure is available in black, at least through the Canadian site.
 

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Hi guys,
Giving you update: Ford called me, top has arrived, appointment is on Sept 16 and they will keep the car for 3 days. We will see how the top replacement goes.
Will keep you posted.
 
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Update guys: bring my car to dealer today for top replacement and went back home with a courtesy car as the replacement will take 3 days. Couple of hours later, dealer called me: it seems there was a miscommunication and the ''wrong part'' was ordered :crying:. They bring me back my car. So I am still waiting for the top to arrive from the US:frown:.
 

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Update guys: bring my car to dealer today for top replacement and went back home with a courtesy car as the replacement will take 3 days. Couple of hours later, dealer called me: it seems there was a miscommunication and the ''wrong part'' was ordered :crying:. They bring me back my car. So I am still waiting for the top to arrive from the US:frown:.
Hmmmm....how many different convertible top covers can there be for a 2021 Mustang Convertible to be able to order the wrong part?
 
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Hmmmm....how many different convertible top covers can there be for a 2021 Mustang Convertible to be able to order the wrong part?
I was wondering the same thing. It seems instead of oderint the external canvas, they ordered the inside fabric.
 
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I would feel better that they are sending out to be done. A custom upholstery shop will likely do it right and fix the issue the caused the tear. Dealers work at fast pace and tops are a delicate fix.
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