MIC 2.0 Top blew off (forgot to latch)! Pics of damage and material / construction

[Efthreeoh]

First mod... safety wire roof latches...

Note to self.

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[The_Viking]

Things happen...Tesla Model S

 

[t3n2and4]

That is a honeycomb core used to strengthen the fiberglass. It is also used in boat construction. It is strong and light weight. The honeycomb pattern is the fishscale everyone is complaining about on the mic tops. I tried to include a picture of a piece of honeycomb core, but I couldn't get the image to load.

is it like this stuff? https://store.acpcomposites.com/ara...ll?quantity=1&size=7&thickness=24&structure=1

 

[Phil]

Wow

Someone on another thread insisted the mic tops are just cardboard covered in plastic. I thought he was being facetious. From your photos it really truly appears to just be cardboard. Are my eyes deceiving me?

it is just corrugated paper fill with fiberglass skin look at that video of the guys cutting the back half off a 2 door to make that fire truck mobile

 

[Phil]

is it like this stuff? https://store.acpcomposites.com/ara...ll?quantity=1&size=7&thickness=24&structure=1

 

[Wanted33]

The Corvette world calls this the FRC, or Flying Roof Club. Congrats on being the founding Bronco FRC member!

That's exactly what I was going to say Todd.

@lakesinai John, you can check on the aftermarket Corvette sights. They have a tag that you hang on the top that reminds you to latch it up before you move. You may be the first with a Bronco to have that happen, but Corvette owners have a lock on the top spot for flying roofs.

 

[TwinTurboStang]

Easy fix. buy SEM 39747 and a gun for it. Clean up the edges and mix on cardboard just like bondo. Smooth it on and build it high. It drys fast but give it a day before you sand it.
https://www.semproducts.com/product/dual-mixtm-multi-purpose-panel-adhesive/39747

You're welcome

Also smoke less pot while latching the tops on

 

[Bob 07064]

Pressboard


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Pressboard is a class of cellulose-based material constructed of several layers (plies) of paper which, when compressed using a combination of heat and pressure, form a stiff, dense material in a range of weights.[1] Pressboard has been widely used in traditional school and office products such as spiral-bound notebooks and three-ring binders, but its unique physical characteristics lend itself readily to a variety of end-uses, including (but not limited to) document storage, filing supplies (classification and file folders), report covers, Ford Bronco tops, folding cartons, tags, labels, and industrial applications.[2][3][4] It is commonly used to make the back panels of radios and some televisions. Pressboard may be converted using a number of different techniques (scoring, folding, die-cutting), and accepts a range of value-add decorating techniques (coating, foil-stamping, screen-printing, and embossing). Pressboard may contain recycled fiber content (including post-consumer waste), and is typically itself recyclable and biodegradable, making it an environmentally-sound choice for those seeking an alternative to petroleum-derived substrates. Pressboard has also been made from cornstalks.[5]

I see what you did there... I had to go read the actual missive...
Nice work

 

[Bob Blaylock]

There are two types of people in this world: people who want a new bronco because they think the edges on the top aren’t rolled enough, and people who throw a little epoxy on a roof that hit the deck at 45 mph and say ‘it’s still good’

I think I'm the type who would be the latter.

 

[wetdog]

I have done repairs like this plenty of times @brodicustomworks is spot on ,the cardboard is kinda like a filler and insulator from heat and cold and to prevent condensation.
I used do the same repair on the wings of aircraft ,big aircraft the real enemy is water inside make sure its dry before sealing it up.
Stuff happens so dont feel too bad ,its early some is going to do worse and you wont be at the head of the line.
I would put some florecent tape on the back of those latches ,but i dont think you will forget to check those again.

 

[Chrome_Pony]

This needs to be a "Install Before Flight" instead I think lol

 

[Rob1135ny]

Wow

Someone on another thread insisted the mic tops are just cardboard covered in plastic. I thought he was being facetious. From your photos it really truly appears to just be cardboard. Are my eyes deceiving me?

You crazy man get back where you belong!

 

[Rob1135ny]

Practically looks factory to me.

Fords factory!

 

[lakesinai]

That's exactly what I was going to say Todd.

@lakesinai John, you can check on the aftermarket Corvette sights. They have a tag that you hang on the top that reminds you to latch it up before you move. You may be the first with a Bronco to have that happen, but Corvette owners have a lock on the top spot for flying roofs.

Thanks, its a senior moment for sure, and if reading this gets others to join me to pause and ask myself, Did i latch the roof, its all good.

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