[jc-place]

Is this a common problem? Is there a way to reconnect/rigg it where it will stay in place?

 

[mrbobby]

I never had any problem with the top on my 430. I found you post a little hard to understand. Perhaps you can post again with either pictures or a little better explanation. I'm not trying to slam you and I would like to help.

 

[tbsi430]

It happened to mine 2-3 years back. I used a glue and secured it with clamps overnight until it dried. It was the plastic clamps that deteriorated with time.

 

[jc-place]

It happened to mine 2-3 years back. I used a glue and secured it with clamps overnight until it dried. It was the plastic clamps that deteriorated with time.

Thanks. What type of glue did you use and how did you clamp it? Not sure i understand how you clamped it to dry overnight.

 

[Peoria Benz]

I have just experienced the same problem on my 2000 CLK430 cabriolet. I was thinking of glueing it as well. Would also be interested in what glue you used and just exactly what you clamped. Thanks!

 

[Pancho]

Ditto

 

[tbsi430]

I used gorilla glue but be careful, that stuff expands quite a bit. Best to use less and later reinforce it with a little more. Ant other plastic adhesive should work. I used large clamps that would clamp on the inside of the frame and the outside of the window. You have to have your top open in mid position, that is, neither completely up or down to clamp the frame.

 

[Pancho]

I used gorilla glue but be careful, that stuff expands quite a bit. Best to use less and later reinforce it with a little more. Ant other plastic adhesive should work. I used large clamps that would clamp on the inside of the frame and the outside of the window. You have to have your top open in mid position, that is, neither completely up or down to clamp the frame.

I'm curious about the clamp. Doesn't it have to be about 2 feet deep ? Can you send me a photo or brand/model info on the clamp. Thanks

 

[tbsi430]

Once you fold the top up, that is in mid open position, you can use basic clamps. The clamps will easily work when the top is folded. You can clamp the frame through the folds of the top.

 

[Pancho]

Hey, thanks for the info.
I appreciate it.

 

[jc-place]

I was surprised to see recent activity on this post. Well I finally got around to my attempt in fixing the headliner frame (winter is best), wish I had seen the reply on the glue type. I used liquid nails in four spots equal distace appart then clamped as shown but had a metal clamp in the center because only had 2 nice clamps. I won't move top for 4 days and will cross my fingers at that time. If this does not hold, I will buy the gorilla glue.:thumbsup:

 

[tbsi430]

Liquid Nails is also very strong... you should be good with that. ps good job on the clamping.

 

[Pancho]

Ditto. Ingenious.

 

[Raddy]

I was surprised to see recent activity on this post. Well I finally got around to my attempt in fixing the headliner frame (winter is best), wish I had seen the reply on the glue type. I used liquid nails in four spots equal distace appart then clamped as shown but had a metal clamp in the center because only had 2 nice clamps. I won't move top for 4 days and will cross my fingers at that time. If this does not hold, I will buy the gorilla glue.:thumbsup:

I know this is old, but what clamps did you use there? I have some issue with my 2001 CLK430 Cabriolet

Thank You