Can you leave a convertible in the rain?
Whether you drive a hard-top or soft-top convertible, heavy rain and snow can still make you susceptible to leaks.
What happens if it rains in a convertible?
With most convertible tops, the top is attached to the bodywork at the base of the roof underneath the body sheetmetal. Obviously, this would lead to water pooling and possibly leaking into the steel body shell. How manufacturers deal with this is to install channels and drains at the attaching points.
Are convertible tops waterproof?
Most modern convertibles and roadsters have soft tops that are made of a durable polyacrylic/polyester canvas or vinyl. The fabric-like canvas tops feel nice and looks great. Unlike vinyl tops, a canvas top isn’t waterproof. It is only water resistant.
What did I do with my 1990 cabriolet?
Here’s what we did with our 1990 Cabriolet. I found a new top with the bars,etc.on Ebay for just over $200. My husband, daughter and some friends downloaded directions from the internet (free) and then they set out to change the top.
Why does my Cabrio convertible top keep opening up?
Me and my Cabrio live in Florida and the heat is a little hard on convertible tops. My top opened up at the 4th rib where the factory heat seals it and there is no stitching. I am looking for the best and most economical approach to it’s replacement because there is no one who repairs these seams even though the rest of the the top is just fine.
Is the Jeep 98 Cabrio a good car?
Traded one jeep for the 98 with a hard top….great for noise reduction but impossible to take off alone. Then theres the problem of where to put it. Daughter has a 98 cabrio and I drove it off and on. Love the top simple up and down, love the way the car handles. Whole lot better gas mileage.
What kind of car is a 1991 cabriolet?
Ok folks, I drive a 1991 Cabriolet that originally came with a dark blue canvas top. After sitting for a few years while the previous owner was inn possession, the top was a bit dilapidated. The canvas was torn left to right all the way across the top at the first fold point (about 1 foot aft of the header).