| 17 September |
Convertible Top: All You Should Know |
Unlike hard-top convertibles or standard cars, which have a hard shell top that matches the rest of the body, soft-tops are made out of a material, usually canvas or vinyl, that is stitched to fit over a retractable frame. When purchasing a new convertible there’s not much to worry about, as manufacturers have perfected their craft over many years. However, the issue you’d have to worry about is when you inevitably have to replace the top, and might end up settling for a replacement that doesn’t compare to the one from the manufacturer.
In general, when choosing a replacement top, an issue for the soft top convertible is the rear window. The plastic window has it’s benefits, but needs replacement over the lifetime of the top because it isn’t very durable and gets discolored pretty fast. The glass windows, although not used in classic convertibles, have become the fan-favorite lately due to their durability and long lasting clarity. Really the only issue is that with some cars the glass window, which isn’t flexible, has to be slightly smaller in order to fit in the car’s trunk. If you do choose to replace your top with a glass window make sure you choose a replacement top company that uses an advanced window bonding system that compares to the manufacturer. This bonding system has a clean, finished look and doesn’t require any piping, which would rim the outside of the window, ruing the look.
If you own a convertible car, you have many reasons to take pride in your vehicle. Although the cars are more common every day, there is still a unique visual aspect to each vehicle, in addition to the feeling of freedom you get while driving. This is the reason why you should change your convertible top as soon as it shows extreme signs of wear. The two main steps you will to restoring your convertible will be purchasing a new top and then installing it.
Purchasing a new top will require finding the right company to buy from, then choosing a fabric, color, and window style that best suits your needs. There are many options of where to purchase a replacement top, but you should either rely on local or internet based convertible top specialists. There is no denying that purchasing through a company that keeps a large warehouse of convertible tops for multiple models is the best choice. The next step will be finding a professional installer that will make your convertible look as new.
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