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  1. 05-31-2010, 10:23 PM #1
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    Default where to buy smoked clear vinyl

    going to getto install a replacement rear plastic on a pos soft top that will be thrown away as soon as i get a hardtop, this is just for storage.

    i found clear vinyl with no problem but was looking for some smoked, anyone know where to find some without saying check a random fabric store? looking for a local store before i order on line.
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  2. 05-31-2010, 10:52 PM #2
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    I have the glass out of the top I just took off. If you want it I can grab it from the trash?
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  3. 05-31-2010, 11:02 PM #3
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    Contact a top manufacturer for Jeeps. They offer smoked vinyl for back/side windows on lots of their tops. Maybe Collins Bros. Jeeps has some left-overs they might give/sell you cheap.
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    not the answer you want, but i have seen it at jo-annes...not more than a couple months ago..... not sure on the thickness.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OZMDD View Post
    Contact a top manufacturer for Jeeps. They offer smoked vinyl for back/side windows on lots of their tops. Maybe Collins Bros. Jeeps has some left-overs they might give/sell you cheap.
    Collin's Bros. Jeeps doesn't offer anything cheap......
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  6. 06-01-2010, 11:11 AM #6
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    When I was looking into doing this myself in NY (only not as a temp solution), I could only find 30% tint online. I went to a local marina, and they could get me down to 5% for less than I could get any % online. So you might want to stop by one, especially if they advertise they repair/replace boat tops.
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  7. 06-01-2010, 12:12 PM #7
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    i found so very dark stuff at handcook fabrics in plano. pics will come soon.
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    Do you know what % it is, by chance? I've been dying to tint my car since 2003, but the back window was always holding me back. I think anything higher than 15-20% is a waste of time, so I never ordered any online. I moved from NY before I bought from the marina
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    i'm only maybe 1/5 of the way done and thinking of quiting and not caring that i have no rear plastic. it's a very hard to do it with the top on the car.
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    6 bolts and the stupid 10mm nuts and the top comes out.
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  11. 06-01-2010, 04:35 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by goofygrin View Post
    6 bolts and the stupid 10mm nuts and the top comes out.
    and $150 for a new rain rail there is no way the one on this car will be still good.
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