Top Restoration Project

[MarbleGT]

Hello Roadster brethren.

I don't know what material the NA/NB tops came in, but my NC has a cloth tan top. It has faded steadily over the years and has some glue/gunk/goop leaking through from the bottom in areas. I contacted a company out of the UK that has a product that strips, dyes and weatherproofs your existing top. Although it isn't 100% advised to change the color of your top, I figured a lighter color going black wouldn't be too difficult. I would not even hesitate to use this stuff on a black top to get it back to looking new. My top functions perfectly fine, I just couldn't swallow the $600+time to swap a top just for appearance right now.

Long story short, Renovo is amazing and easy to use. It is on the pricey side, but I did a massive amount of research before jumping in head first. Dupilcolor sells a dye in a rattle can but the words "Duplicolor" and "rattle can" need to not be near the top of my car. Plus when I contacted the company, they didn't give me a 100% straight answer as to if this would work for me. Colorbond had a more direct answer of "maybe" but their product didn't come with a UV protectant despite stellar reviews of interior trim. With Renovo only doing soft top/boat cover applications, I figure they were the best. Overall I am more than pleased. The top feels like cloth still which I love.

I've always wanted a black top, even more so with my recent mods. I've also ordered new black seats to even further complete the journey to going black. You know what they say...

Befoe.











After





Great success (Borat voice).

[sammm]

Nice work...will be interesting to see how it holds up under the Texas sun.

[MarbleGT]

I am anticipating some fading. I think as long as I stay current on my UV protectant, I wont have any major issues. The top will be replaced one day so this is just a way to maybe extend the life a little.

[Sharpie]

Looks so much better. Great job.

[trickyrix]

This looks veeeeeerrrry interesting. I've been wanting a black top too, but my tan one isn't in bad enough shape just yet. I might have to patch a few stitches and give this stuff a whirl.

Where did you get it?

[Squid]

Looks great!!