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Old May 11, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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How many here have noticed that it is easier to put on a painted cover versus the glass top? I seem to have a hard time with the glass top compare to the painted top. No struggle when I exchanged my glass for the painted as the temp soars to the upper 90's this week.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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it's the same for me
one of your tops is messed up
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RedRckC5
How many here have noticed that it is easier to put on a painted cover versus the glass top? I seem to have a hard time with the glass top compare to the painted top. No struggle when I exchanged my glass for the painted as the temp soars to the upper 90's this week.
I've only had the acrylic but I've never had any trouble putting it on, at least no more than I would expect given that it's a little awkward.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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I've read it twice and I THINK he's saying weather wise, it's easier to trade tops coming into warmer weather, because it cools the car down with the painted top. Not that one isn't fiting properly.

I know that it is Summer painted, winter glass for many people, for just that reason. Depending on where you live.
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I'll tell ya what's NOT easy. Taking the top (either one) out after work when the car's been sitting in the sun all day. Use gloves or burn your hands.........
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Old May 11, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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When I had both tops one was just as easy to put on as the other.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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I'll tell ya what's NOT easy. Taking the top (either one) out after work when the car's been sitting in the sun all day. Use gloves or burn your hands.........
Almost dropped it! Luckily I had some MF towels to use.
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I haven't noticed a difference in ours, but only change them a few times a year.
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I have never put my painted top oin so i just might have to try this.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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Nahhhh I have used both roofs, and it's felt the exact same...could just be that one is transparent .
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the top comes off ????????????? wow!!!!!!!!!! never tried it .
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the difference is the painted top is about 15 pounds heavier and falls into place easier.
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they both fit perfect ,but the glass top gets dang hot .keep a towel which stops the burns
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Old May 12, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Both tops here too and no trouble with either!
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Both tops here too and no trouble with either!
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My painted top goes on easer also , I figure its the wieght difference????
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