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CONVERTIBLE TOP MATERIALS
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Only the finest quality
automotive grade materials
are used in the construction of a Prestige Convertible Top. We are able to offer a vast choice of grades and colors to suit every pocket and taste. In all
cases we offer the manufacturers original quality as well as a high quality
budget priced alternative. For vehicles that were originally fitted with a
vinyl top we can offer the opportunity to upgrade to a superior quality
fabric top.
Advice and recommendations for your particular vehicle can be found in the
price panel for your top. Follow the links in the left hand column of these
pages to locate your cars prices and material options. We offer free
material samples by mail to help you choose the correct top
material for your vehicle. Please use the "Contact" button above or
telephone your request.
Whatever you choose you can be assured that Prestige
Convertible Tops represent the finest replacement Tops available.
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Vinyl Materials
Vinyl is used extensively as original equipment on many classic and modern
cabriolet's. For the Classic Car Industry we offer two
original grades of vinyl ("HD" or "SV" Quality) with a
large choice of colors available. In addition we also offer our Cabriolet
Vinyl ("CV") which is original equipment for the many modern convertibles
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"HD" VINYL
A popular grade
vinyl specifically formulated to reproduce the texture and appearance of
the vinyl tops on most Classic British sports cars. With a life
expectancy of 5 years plus, this vinyl offers outstanding value. Available
in black only.
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"SV" VINYL
(Original
for most British Classic Sports Cars)
Used as Original
Equipment by most British sports car manufacturers.
Our “SV” Vinyl Tops
are considered to be the best choice for those seeking to retain that
“original factory appearance. The typical life expectancy for this material is over
10 years. Available in: Black, Blue, White, Cream, Red, Beige, Tan, Green
& Gray. Click on image to see colour range.
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"CV" CABRIOLET VINYL
(Original for the Mazda MX-5
and most Cabriolet’s)
A modern very high
quality vinyl that is used as original equipment by motor manufacturers on
the vast majority of today's convertibles. This type of vinyl is used
extensively on cabriolet's from Ford, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Mazda and many
others. Being of a modern formulae this vinyl offers greater wear and tear
characteristics than most other vinyl's and is highly recommended. Colors
available are Black, Dk. Blue, Tan, Gray, Beige & White. Click
on image to see color range.
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Fabric Materials
Fabric
Tops offer many
advantages over vinyl
tops. The material is generally more pliable,
harder wearing and less susceptible to temperature variations. Improved
insulation is particularly noticeable. |
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“MH” MOHAIR STANDARD
(Original for many modern 2
door sports convertibles)
Commonly
referred to as Mohair canvas but technically is a very high quality,
engineered "twill weave" convertible top material specially formulated to the
exacting standards of the modern motor industry and used as original
equipment by many of the worlds luxury car manufacturers. A Mohair top does not require any special treatments
and is harder wearing than a standard vinyl top. Mohair can be chosen
to replace a standard vinyl top on most classic convertibles. Benefits
include superior quality, improved fit and noticeable reduction in cabin
noise through improved insulation qualities inherent in the fabric. Our
standard Mohair is available in black only and features a black "dobby"
lining to the inside of the top. Color options are available in our
Mohair Plus range.
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"MH Plus" MOHAIR
PLUS
(Original for many luxury
convertibles such as Mercedes, BMW, Porsche etc)
A
superior quality material with the distinctive German Twill Weave used
as original equipment by leading European manufacturers and widely considered to be the finest
convertible top material
available. We have seen 20 plus year old examples of tops made from
this fabric that still look as good as new.
Mohair plus is available
in a wide range of colors with a black or beige interior lining.
Some color options carry a surcharge. Click on the sample for full
details. |
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