Leaky top..., Not sure this is the right spot but it's exterior! Options

[Element]

I thought I had this fixed but apparently not...

When it rains for an extended period (been raining the past 24 hrs or so...) and my top becomes saturated it starts to leak at the corners where the top meets the windshield.

It only does it when it's rained for a long time...any ideas?

[kerosene]

why not put clear caulk on it...

[jesterwr217]

replace the weather striping

[Valo666]

there is this sealant stuff you can buy...its an areosaul can...you pretty much just spray it on your top, and it repells water. I would say check with toyota to see if they make it, if not then check an autobody/upholstrey shop. My dad and uncle use this spray for their boat covers and we get terential rains up at my cottage.

[GriffGirl]

There's also stuff you can get at most sporting goods places, it's used to waterproof tents, shoes, etc. It's also a spray-on, I think it's a silicone based formula. Between that and new weather stripping, that should do the trick. Maybe check the seals where the fabric wraps over the frame top? Does that even exist? IDK... Anyhow, good luck and be glad you don't live over here in Portland, OR!

[Element]

I was planning on trying out a spray-on...stuff I have is called Scotch-Guard...

The weatherstripping around the top is part of an assembly with the windshield...thus no new weatherstripping without a new windshield. I tried to order it one time from the dealer and after a fuss about the wrong parts being ordered they figured out it only came with that assembly.

May check out where I could run a bead of caulk to improve the seal...we'll see though.

[GriffGirl]

I don't know if Scotch Guard will work... it's more for indoor upholstery I think, like couches and stuff. It works great on things like that, but I've always thought of it more as a stain guard than actual water repellent treatment.

Here's one from a sporting goods store around me; it's designed more for outdoor use. Used liberally, it might work.
http://www.joessports.com/product/index.js...rentPage=family


There's also seam sealer, I've used it before and it's great. It might leave the fabric kind of shiny though, but may be great to use on worn edges around the frame:

http://www.joessports.com/product/index.js...rentPage=family

[Element]

The seam sealer looks pretty good, I may go that route since there are a LOT of seams where the top meets the windshield...

I've got a small place on the back of the top that needs to be repaired so I'm gonna ask the upholsterer about any recommendations...