Hi again Fitz,
file this under preventive maintenance:

I recently applied the poptop tape - where the poptop rubs against the body - good thing too because I saw where there was just a little bit of bare metal exposed at one corner. With all the off road use you do you might consider this:

Check out sportsmobile store and search for poptop protective tape

much easier job than the lower molding clip job. Just make sure to rub/clean the area where the tape goes with alcohol - (not the jack type;-))
best, David