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Old May 16, 2023 | 02:28 PM
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Convertible top detaching at window

During the winter, my 2006 DB9 Volante's convertible top began detaching from the rear window at the top center. It's still firmly attached at all other points.
Due to the tension acting on the fabric, it seems to have warped somewhat and it no longer lies flat against the window.
Has anyone successfully dealt with this?
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Old May 16, 2023 | 03:36 PM
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...off to the body/convertible-top repair shop with it!

might think about asking an aston dealership about it, but i wouldn't hand the car off to them to have it done, because there is nobody there that knows anything about sewing up a top.
 
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...off to the body/convertible-top repair shop with it!

might think about asking an aston dealership about it, but i wouldn't hand the car off to them to have it done, because there is nobody there that knows anything about sewing up a top.
a dealer would outsource it. High end auto upholstery shop.
 
Old May 16, 2023 | 10:58 PM
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a dealer would outsource it. High end auto upholstery shop.
Exactly how my dealer handled the same failure on my 09 DB9. It was fixed without issue and several years later is still fine.
 
Old May 19, 2023 | 10:14 PM
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I had the same issue, in exactly the same place on my 2007 DB9. Steel Wings did a nice and inexpensive new adhesive around the area that was lifting. That was four years ago, and still working properly.
 
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