Removing convertible roof fabric from frame.

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:17 pm

Is this possible? Have looked through the Wiki but can't find anything other than replacing the screen in situe.

Guy who's swapping my screen over wants the roofskin detached from the frame.

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:22 pm

This is the best way to have the rear screen replaced.Unfortunately the labour cost is the same as it would be to replace the entire hood fabric,so it may be an

to take a deep breath,or bite the bullet

and have the whole lot done in one go.

I have patched up the failed stitching on my cabbie's rear window,but two or three years later it really needs doing again,the window is scratched and a bit milky,but the hood fabric is still reasonably good,so it will go another summer,hopefully with the hood stowed most of the time!

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:25 pm

diable wrote:It will be a sod of a job, then you have to glue it back on.

Speak to the guys at car hood warehouse in Chessington for advice, BTW how much are you ppaying for the screen to be sown in?

I've been quoted £120 for the rear screen replacement once the hood is off the frame.

Hmm. Tempted to give it a go myself now TBH.

Post Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:43 pm

personally, i would not even bother attempting this. My cabby s roof was abit tired and milky so i have a new hood fitted by a professional, cost about £600 from memory and it looks ace.

Post Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:38 pm

I've got a spare roof which is like new, just needs a new screen.

Thanks for the YT link- that looks like a ballache!

Think i might have to work on my sewing skills and follow the wiki!

Cheers guys.