soft top boot

[TomTabor]

I have not been putting my soft top boot on because it is so hard to snap it down. Saw some replacement boots while in Dearborn and was about to order one when I figured if the original snaps don't work well the new ones won't either. Had previously used a hammer to secure them but today I just pushed firmly and it snapped in place. Possibly if I put some WD40 on the snaps they will be easier. Anyone else have this problem and suggestions?

[Gobird]

Re: soft top boot

Tom, Try a small amount of white lithium grease on each one.

[Bond #578]

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Vaseline works good too

[texasbird]

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I'd use either suggestion above, over using a spray.

[Ediron]

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soap works also. be carefully unsnapping sometimes they tear the boot .

[DaiUyTed]

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I lost a snap. Then I started using just an occasional dab of WD-40 on a rag. A-OK now.

[Kokomo]

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A crayon works well, too.

[04birdman]

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Qtip n vasilene twice a yr

[Leroy]

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KY JELLY. Leroy

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[CVCashmere]

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And...don't forget to use the "tonneau tool" with that KY Jelly!

Oh boy... we are having fun now!

KY JELLY. Leroy

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[5bird7]

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and then along comes Dot...

IF you scroll down far enough on my interior page, you will find info on care of snaps & installing the tbird boot:
http://www.portholeauthority.com/the...nter.html#boot

(and some of those tips were gleaned from previous posts on this site, including how to install the 02 boot. Thanks! TBNers.)

[JAB02LHS]

Re: soft top boot

Possibly if I put some WD40 on the snaps they will be easier. Anyone else have this problem and suggestions?

Tom, Try a small amount of white lithium grease on each one.

BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN APPLYING ANY TYPE OF GREASE
iT CAN AND WILL BLEED THRU IF APPLIED TO HEAVILY.

[TomTabor]

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Thanks for all your suggestions. I put Vaseline on the snaps and within a few minute I could un snap them and snap em together again though it was still a bit difficult but not impossible as before. My guess is they will be even easier tomorrow. Really appreciate the 11 responses Tom Tabor

[Ediron]

Re: soft top boot

Tom do a search on boot removal tool and it has a couple of items that make removal easier.It's removing them were we can tear the snaps.

[sassyredbird]

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I use a qtip and vaseline, works great. Put vaseline one every 3-4 times you use the boot, you should not have any more problems.