Having only done it twice, I am far from being an authority on the subject. If I had to do it again, which I may, I wounld only stretch it tight enough to lay down without wrinkles. Once it is applied and sets in the sun a week or so, it will shrink, and if initally applied too tight, it will pull up from the drip rails.
I used a can of 3M adhesive and rolled it on with a small paint roller. Take the time to mark the roof centerline and be very careful to assure the seems are straight front to rear. Shrinking and crooked seems are the two biggest flaws I have seem with do it at home jobs. Both of mine turned out very well.
I already bought the 3M spray as recommended by an article I read - can't return it so I'll be using the spray cans. Thanks for the tips. One other thing - I should do the vinyl BEFORE glass, correct?
Speaking of Vinyl Top Replacement......
I have never personally installed one, but have read a couple of magazine articles about it.
I am curious to ask those who have done this installation before:
Is there some type of filler inbetween the Vinyl Top in this seam?, or does the Vinyl top have extra mat there for a smooth appearance, I do not want to have a low spot where the Quarter Panel joins the Top.
The factory used a plastic filler I believe if the car had a vinyl roof. Cars with out had lead in the seam.