Where can I get a convertible top replacement?
Convertible Top Replacement Demo – YouTube The demonstration was held at Seatco in Arlington, VA, presented for members of the Mazda Sportscar Club of Washington. The demo showed old top removal and n… The demonstration was held at Seatco in Arlington, VA, presented for members of the Mazda Sportscar Club of Washington.
What happens when you put a convertible top down?
Like most used cars, it had a couple signs of use – the worst sign of wear was the top. As vinyl tops age, they shrink and become brittle; rips and holes are accelerated by putting the top down. Most owners just stop using them to avoid taking on the cost of replacing a top.
What’s the best way to replace a convertible window?
Working with one finger pressed on the rope, slide one of the screwdrivers along the edge of the trim, lifting the trim as you push so you press the rope into the lifted edge. The goal is to get the rope “tucked in” all the way around the trim, then have the two ends meet somewhere in the middle of the top edge of the window.
How do you install a convertible deck top?
Cover the deck lid, and then remove the fasteners. Store them in baggies with notes written on a piece of paper (so you remember what is what and where everything goes) and mark where screws and moldings hit the old top. Lift the top and remove the roll strip at the front.
How to install and remove a convertible top?
This 40-page, extensively illustrated how-to manual walks you through removing and installing a two-part convertible top. Any handy person can remove and install their own convertible top and save hundreds of dollars on labor costs.
Where is the stitching on a convertible top?
If you look closely, there is a second row of stitching behind the tops lip. It is towards the rear of the rear side window. This row of stitching helps maintain a decorative lip which covers the weatherstripping and reduces wind.
Do you need to sew a convertible top?
A. This depends on your level of mechanical skill, what the specific top requires for installation, and whether you have the correct equipment. Most tops do NOT require any sewing for the installation.
How long does it take to install a convertible top?
Total install time is over 30 hours for a first timer. Be prepared and BE PATIENT. This is a frustrating and fragile process, and the directions are usually not very clear. Also, every time you remove a part, you’ll find another issue underneath it.