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Unread 03-24-2016, 07:42 AM
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Wow. Just saw this. Thanks. I'll post pics asap.

I was wondering about just using a twist fastener kit instead of a zipper system. Seems like it would be easy enough.

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not proud of it, but this was my solution when my zippers cracked up a couple of years ago. tie wraps every 8-10 inches.

i put the curtains up at christmas and take them down memorial day. i was going to have new zippers installed, but guy at top shop said sunbrella was too thin.

the top is about 24 years old and the curtains about 22, so i got my moneys worth.


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Jeb,

You could use the twisty fasteners. You would have to mark them then cut the holes out with a razor knife. The punch tool to put the twisty rings in is $300 +. I don't have one but I wish I did as they come in handy. The punch tool is less $$ but still not worth purchasing if you don't have a need for it all the time.
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Nice! Great suggestions. I'm kind of impressed by the zip-tie method!
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