T5 California pop top repairs-Midlands

DUMBODOGGY · Oct 4, 2014

Hi guys, really sorry if this has been discussed before or is in the wrong area! We have a 2008 California that has overtime developed a few small holes in the canvas on one side near to the rear mechanism. Has anybody got any experience in getting this repaired by either glueing or stitching? We are in the Midlands area. Can anybody recommend any companies that might help? Thanks guys!

briwy · Oct 5, 2014

Perhaps somewhere like this could help.

http://www.canvasrepaircentre.com/

soulstyledevon · Oct 6, 2014

Please report back if you do use them. We have a few holes in our canvas and would be interested if it could be repaired :thumb

DUMBODOGGY · Oct 10, 2014

Cheers guys, yes I have called the guys over at Burton and they agreed that it could be patched. The only downside to this is that they want the canvas stripped of and packaged up so they can come and collect. How much of a job that is I don't know!

calikev · Oct 10, 2014

I would say easy to remove and send but a pig to get back in.I think that's why VW are replacing the bellows on their front panel repair.

owen_h · Oct 10, 2014

Have you tried Tear-Aid first?

http://www.tear-aid.com/

good stuff and lasts well :thumb

bmassaer · Oct 12, 2014

I also have some punctiform holes in the rooftop, so thank you for this information! I guess I need Tear-Aid Type A for this job?

Stu · Oct 12, 2014

DUMBODOGGY said:
Cheers guys, yes I have called the guys over at Burton and they agreed that it could be patched. The only downside to this is that they want the canvas stripped of and packaged up so they can come and collect. How much of a job that is I don't know!

It's a non starter :lol:

Have you got roof corrosion?? If so, and assuming your van is < 6 years old register for the repair and you'll get a new bellows free of charge :thumb

bmassaer · Oct 12, 2014

Sorry, I did mean the canvas... Tear-aid type A or B for small holes?

owen_h · Oct 12, 2014

Tear-aid type A is the one to go for. Round the corners of the patch ( or cut as a circle ) and there is less chance of the edges getting snagged and pealing. They stick really well though.

bmassaer · Oct 13, 2014

Great! Thank you for the advice!

DUMBODOGGY · Oct 21, 2014

Thanks guys, mine is an 08/08 so well out of warranty! Tear aid look like the answer, I'll give that a whirl!

2into1 · Oct 21, 2014

DUMBODOGGY said:
Thanks guys, mine is an 08/08 so well out of warranty! Tear aid look like the answer, I'll give that a whirl!

You may be eligible for roof pox repairs under the newly extended warranty, and those repairs may involve canvas replacement. You'll need to register quickly though (see main thread on roof corrosion).