Hard top edge treatment

[zinisk]

From PO, my hardtop has scratches and small chips at lower edges near where it meets the body. Thought this welting might be a good solution to cover those defects and protect it somewhat when handling hardtop off Jeep.

Anyone try this welting approach?

https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Self-Adhesive-Protector-Material-Channel/dp/B0BK83RSZH/?tag=jkforum-20

 

[Stormydog]

From PO, my hardtop has scratches and small chips at lower edges near where it meets the body. Thought this welting might be a good solution to cover those defects and protect it somewhat when handling hardtop off Jeep.

Anyone try this welting approach?

https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Self-Adhesive-Protector-Material-Channel/dp/B0BK83RSZH/?tag=jkforum-20

If you can attach a picture of the problem area on the hardtop, it might help suggest a solution.

 

[zinisk]

If you can attach a picture of the problem area on the hardtop, it might help suggest a solution.

Good point, thanks Stormydog

 

[JeepJeezy]

I'm not sure if that will help or cause your hardtop to leak

 

[zinisk]

I'm not sure if that will help or cause your hardtop to leak

Not a leak concern for me, there's plenty of clearance between bottom edge of hardtop and body/sealing surface to prevent interference by the welting.

 

[JeepJeezy]

Not a leak concern for me, there's plenty of clearance between bottom edge of hardtop and body/sealing surface to prevent interference by the welting.

I say do it then! Post some pictures and your review for others who might want to try it.

 

[zinisk]

I say do it then! Post some pictures and your review for others who might want to try it.

I think I will try this and share my thoughts.

 

[TROY66/68]

I think I will try this and share my thoughts.

Hell, looks like Black Bear damage. Have a lot of that here as well as the JK.

 

[zinisk]

Update-

Not perfect but happy with results, used this welting. He's some before/after pics.

 

[JeepJeezy]

Looks good though! Like it was almost meant to be there from the start.

 

[zinisk]

I say do it then! Post some pictures and your review for others who might want to try it.

Thanks Jeepjeezy.

 

[Brangler]

What size did u buy? 1/4 1/8 or 1/16?

 

[Brangler]

I can’t message u directly to get the size, but it looks great! Wanting to pick some up for ours as well but not sure which one to get?

 

[Danarch]

Looks good to me. I assume you will cut the back so the rear window will open? Does it interfere with the tailgate opening?

 

[zinisk]

Looks good to me. I assume you will cut the back so the rear window will open? Does it interfere with the tailgate opening?

Clipped it at rear window opening, no interference with tailgate or glass.

 

[zinisk]

I can’t message u directly to get the size, but it looks great! Wanting to pick some up for ours as well but not sure which one to get?

Brangler, used the 1/4" size

What size did u buy? 1/4 1/8 or 1/16?

 

[Brangler]

We just bought a used jeep for our son with an identical issue. Great idea for a fix and your solution looks factory!! Did you need to remove the top to apply or no?

 

[zinisk]

We just bought a used jeep for our son with an identical issue. Great idea for a fix and your solution looks factory!! Did you need to remove the top to apply or no?

I didn't remove top, had enough room to slip through the gap. Top off would be easier but not by much

 

[zinisk]

We just bought a used jeep for our son with an identical issue. Great idea for a fix and your solution looks factory!! Did you need to remove the top to apply or no?

Brangler - Install was very easy. For best adhesion I cleaned the sealing surfaces on the top with rubbing alcohol on Q-tip first.