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Convertible Wind Deflector Issue

Old Jun 13, 2014 | 12:47 AM
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Convertible Wind Deflector Issue

I noticed this today. Anyone experienced the same? Is there a fix or am I in need of a new one? Material looks like the hard plastic is molded into the metal pieces. The rubber strip holding the mesh in is the only thing keeping it together at this point.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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I must say they are not very well made and durability is suspicious. I have had to do some repairs to mine....mostly using glue.
 
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I must say they are not very well made and durability is suspicious. I have had to do some repairs to mine....mostly using glue.
Thanks. Had much luck with glue holding? Seems there is quite a bit of stress on that particular seam.
 
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actually not bad...used gorilla glue.
 
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actually not bad...used gorilla glue.
I will give it a shot sir, thank you!
 


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