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I have the tool for snapping/unsnapping the convertible top snaps. I am worried that it will scratch the jet coat when I use it. Do you folks who have this tool apply tape to the underside? Also, would this tool be suitable for use on the lift-a-dots snaps?
Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackI’ve only used mine on the button heads. As these are on the outside of the material, you won’t scratch anything. Can’t answer for the “lift-a-dot”.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Allen,
I use mine all the time, on the MG TDr and on my ’65 Plymouth. When removing snaps, I slide it under the cover fabric, between the fabric and the female portion of the snap. I’ve never scratched paint, gelcoat or stainless moldings. Just be careful.
If I am reading Bill’s post correctly, sounds like he slips the tool between the button and the top of the fabric. that will obviously keep the tool head away from your finish. I’ve never tried that. But it seems to me the button head is too tight to the fabric for that to work for me. Different strokes I guess… 🙂
Just from looking at pictures, I think the tool would work to remove lift-a-dot fasteners also. But you’d be sliding the tool between the male stud, and teh bottom of teh lift-a-dot. that;s even closer to your paint/gelcoat than with standard normal snaps.
If you are really concerned, you might consider Tomax fasteners.
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
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