New roof with new screen size, what do you think?
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Hi all,
I needed a new back screen as the stitching had gone. This was going to cost £300, so decided to get the whole roof done (£550) in dark green to match the colour of the car better. I also got half of the car resprayed / re-touched at the same time (£ lots). I am really pleased with the results. PM me if you want to find our who did it, not sure if we are allowed to post that info, they did a great job though IMO. The screen is taller but narrower, therefore when the roof is down it lowers without folding the corners of the plastic screen, it just loops (doesn't fold). I hope this means it will all last a lot longer. Anyway, hope this is interesting!
Rus
I needed a new back screen as the stitching had gone. This was going to cost £300, so decided to get the whole roof done (£550) in dark green to match the colour of the car better. I also got half of the car resprayed / re-touched at the same time (£ lots). I am really pleased with the results. PM me if you want to find our who did it, not sure if we are allowed to post that info, they did a great job though IMO. The screen is taller but narrower, therefore when the roof is down it lowers without folding the corners of the plastic screen, it just loops (doesn't fold). I hope this means it will all last a lot longer. Anyway, hope this is interesting!
Rus
Thanks for the comments! I agree, the angled look is good, but the main aim was to try and avoid damaging the rear screen in the future. With the straighter lines to the screen a neat central fold is really easy - it kind of knows where it is going. With the older design the screen tended to twist in the corners. Also, with the screen just wider than the supporting bars the straight line matches the lines of the supporting bars, I thought it looked quite neat.
The material is also thinner yet appears tougher (although only time will tell). It folds well. I shall try and make it along to a meet soon so we can get some second opinions, or maybe get a better pic of how it folds.
Although I drive almost 90% of the time with the roof off, it is good to have a secure (looking) roof for when I leave it parked, rather than a big hole in the back screen!
The material is also thinner yet appears tougher (although only time will tell). It folds well. I shall try and make it along to a meet soon so we can get some second opinions, or maybe get a better pic of how it folds.
Although I drive almost 90% of the time with the roof off, it is good to have a secure (looking) roof for when I leave it parked, rather than a big hole in the back screen!
Ok, so it was 'Dave the Trimmer' who did the roof.
Vmax64, the paintwork was actually done by Dave's neighbours (Salford Service Centre), whilst the roof was off it was touched up, then the new roof was put on. I was in Germany for a week so left it with them.
The Fosse Way (and the many great roads off it) are where I collect most of my stone chips! ;-)
Vmax64, the paintwork was actually done by Dave's neighbours (Salford Service Centre), whilst the roof was off it was touched up, then the new roof was put on. I was in Germany for a week so left it with them.
The Fosse Way (and the many great roads off it) are where I collect most of my stone chips! ;-)
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