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Randy Roberson
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Registered: 3-2007
Posted on Tuesday, 13 March, 2007 - 14:18:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Can someone offer advice as to judging the appearance of a fitted top; if it is correct replacement material? The machines which pique my interest (Shadow/Wraith II) are aging to the point most will probably have a replacement top if it is in good condition. Thanks and regards to all.
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Patrick Lockyer.
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Posted on Wednesday, 14 March, 2007 - 05:00:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Are you in the Uk,be careful of some specialists and folk that advertise for work.
There is plenty of trimming work for all if done correctly, recomended by word of mouth.
Material colour depends on car colour.

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Randy Roberson
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Posted on Wednesday, 18 April, 2007 - 02:28:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

No, I am in USA. I am trying to learn enough to be a little more than just dangerous when looking for a first example for my garage (sorry; motor house). Is there a 'correct' Everflex material which can be identified by look, grain pattern, etc., or is it just typical vinyl top material? Frankly, I would prefer a painted top, but I might find a car I am interested in which is so equipped. Regards,Randy
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Patrick Lockyer.
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Posted on Thursday, 19 April, 2007 - 05:22:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Randy don't know if this helps ,here in the Uk the everflex material about 10 colours to choose from can be purchased and made and fitted by SOME trimers that are found by word of mouth no kits needed!
They do not need to avertise so much cheaper.
Anyway on inspecting any car do check that any splits in the old material has not let any corrosion rust start on the roof panel.
If this is apparent and a related price purchase is made then some of the following may help.
First make sure all the chrome extrusions and fittings are there and are in good order to use again.
Also the screen rubbers are in good shape.
When the old everflex is removed and in most cases has allowed rust to form,whatever you do not use red oxide after preporation,use a etch primer, this is so the glue will bond well without horrible bumps etc.
A few pixs of a car that has had the roof covered with good results.



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bob uk
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Posted on Friday, 20 April, 2007 - 05:25:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Everflex is a trade name for a material that is used for vinyl roofs on car and other uses.

providing that the material used is of a good quality then there should be no problems apart from the usual which is rust.

Stand in front of the car and look at the seams are they positioned correctly. Look at the edges where it goes under rubbers.

Any problems and I would mentally subtract £1000 to put it right.

I have in the past glued edges of vinyl roofs down with a hot glue but this is not really a solution.

I once removed a vinyl roof from a Jag XJ6 rubbed it down and resprayed it to match and the car looked much better. However the amount of work was much more than if I had refitted vinyl.

However a Shadow may cost lots more and a painted could be a cheaper option.

The value of a Shadow is the same weather it has a vinyl roof or not, and removing one and replacing with paint will not devalue the car.

I personally would look for a car that is painted.





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