I've had a problem with my sunroof vinyl tearing on either side where it meets the edge of the frame.

These edges are quite sharp and I think I'll order another vinyl, refit and pad the edges before attaching the vinyl.

Has anyone else had this problem and what was the fix?

I'm thinking either rubber, sponge or half a plastic tube along the edge.

Don’t know if something like this would help, although I have not experienced your issue (yet) I am thinking of getting some just to finish it Off.


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Fiona500f said:

Don’t know if something like this would help, although I have not experienced your issue (yet) I am thinking of getting some just to finish it Off.


https://www.fiat500vdlaan.nl/en/webshop/core/article/viewarticle.php?ID=3668

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I have a German Protoypi that has an alloy trim around the roof opening... looks original.. but too cold and wet to investigate at the moment..

Hi Fiona

Thanks, good advice. However, I already have that part fitted. Also, that's not the edge I'm concerned about. It's the left and right front corners of the folding frame.

timgarman said:

Hi Fiona

Thanks, good advice. However, I already have that part fitted. Also, that's not the edge I'm concerned about. It's the left and right front corners of the folding frame.

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I know what you mean.. many repro parts have sharp edges.. and even a touch witha file or grinder may not help that much....
foam or such may degrade or be too think...

but I had a thought... I think it is Eastwoods or some company that sell all the resto and tools sort of stuff...
they do a tin of rubber/pvc type coating that you dip pilers and screwdrivers in to create a non slip coating on the handles...
this may be thin enough not to show but add a softer edge so as not to cut the material...

rubber/pvc type coating

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This sounds good, if tubing or other padding is too thick. Not keen on filing, since the parts are painted.