Convertible top glue?

Take your car, to a upholstery /convertible top shop. They can help you.

NIKAS said:

For some reason, perhaps extreme heat, the factory glue that normally adheres the convertible top to the roof guides has broken-down and the top has separated and is capable of flapping around. Not ideal. Is there a recommended glue - strong enough to reattach more permanently without soaking through the fabric? A 3m product maybe?
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NIKAS said:

For some reason, perhaps extreme heat, the factory glue that normally adheres the convertible top to the roof guides has broken-down and the top has separated and is capable of flapping around. Not ideal. Is there a recommended glue - strong enough to reattach more permanently without soaking through the fabric? A 3m product maybe?

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Were you able to resolve this issue? We are having the same issue.

Powderpuff said:

Were you able to resolve this issue? We are having the same issue.

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Hey, powderpuff, were you able to find a solution for your top? My 2013 500c with a black top has had exactly this problem since last summer and I need to get it fixed. I tried taking it to my dealership/studio and the idiots told me the only thing they can do is replace the entire to the tune of $4000. Ridiculous. And clearly not the case. I can clearly see where the glue has come off the rail. The top isn’t compromised nor does it leak. Hoping you found an easy DIY fix, or can tell me how much it was to fix at a convertible shop

Did you find a good solution? Mine is doing the same thing. When retracted, the roof material isn't accordioned...it's one big flap of fabric flapping in the wind. The glue that holds it to the rails is not adhered anymore. Need to repair it now, but don't want to take it to a shop and have them charge me some stupid amount for a simple task. Thanks!

I hope someone has a solution to convertible top glue problem. Ours is a 2015 with the same problem and we also have a loose strap on one side where the little plastic clip at the back end broke but the top seems to work okay as long as I tuck everything back in every time I close it. Great design, I hope FCA is proud of it.

I don't mean to offend, so please don't take my suggestions the wrong way.
Smark didn't say much, but I think he's suggesting taking it to a shop because if you didn't feel comfortable googling automotive glue, you may not be comfortable doing the actual repair.
Brief search shows lots of options, a few youtube videos, and if it is a glue failure, it's usually 3 steps, clean, apply, press. They seem to work like any contact glue, but are likely more flexible and water proof.

If it's anything like this kind of a join between the fabric and the rail. Link to the glue he used is also in the video.
How to glue separating convertible top and rear window on my Plymouth Prowler - YouTube

I had the same problem when I purchased my used 500 from Florida, I guess the intanse heat melted the glue. Someone suggested I have it stitched instead of glued. I decided to purchase a used top from scrap yard in Canada ( less heat there ) and installed it ( took 8 hours, not complicated but a lot of steps to follow) it held for 5 years and now this one is ungluing... seriously thinking of having stitched instead, just worried about water proofing.

ntsoklis said:

I had the same problem when I purchased my used 500 from Florida, I guess the intanse heat melted the glue. Someone suggested I have it stitched instead of glued. I decided to purchase a used top from scrap yard in Canada ( less heat there ) and installed it ( took 8 hours, not complicated but a lot of steps to follow) it held for 5 years and now this one is ungluing... seriously thinking of having stitched instead, just worried about water proofing.

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Did you get it stitched? I live in Florida and I don't want to have it glued again to come undone.

Has anyone had any luck with the glue situation? considering 3m yellow super trim adhesive. Has anyone done this?