Technical Fiat 500 roof lost glue?

[mammamio]

Hey,

I bought a used 2013 fiat 500c isnt folding correctly anymore, and I always have to push manually the fabric under the flaps.

I noticed a brown straight line that looks like a glue on top of the flaps/guides. Was this where the fabric was supposed to be glued to the guides, and it lost its glue over time? Can I simply glue it back?

 

[steveras57]

You might have trouble finding an adhesive strong enough! by example evo -stick you can by has less than half the grip strength of what the motor industry uses but you cant buy that retail!

 

[mammamio]

You might have trouble finding an adhesive strong enough! by example evo -stick you can by has less than half the grip strength of what the motor industry uses but you cant buy that retail!

but am I right into thinking that part was actually glued before?

I find that if I hold the fabric down to that part, then it helps with the roof folding correctly - I just want to verify that theory though before gluing!

 

[The Panda Nut]

I dont know on the 500 but from previous experience with other cars I would say you are right. I would apply glue to the rail and close it then apply pressure from above so it connects in exactly the right place. Im sure a 500C owner will be along to confirm.

 

[Tessia]

I'd see what other here say but would something like this work? I used it on some motorbike boots, they took a beating, and it worked great. Had a few family members use it since with good results too. The reason I suggest this is that it stays flexible which I think could be good in this situation.