targa top shade insert
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Burning Brakes
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From: Long Island New York
targa top shade insert
I'm interested in getting an insert that I can put in my tinted targa top.
I think they are held in with clips or suction cips?
Anyone heve one you can sell me or maybe refer me to a forum sponsor that can help.
Thanks
Bruce
I think they are held in with clips or suction cips?
Anyone heve one you can sell me or maybe refer me to a forum sponsor that can help.
Thanks
Bruce
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From: Endicott New York
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I just ordered one from Mid America but didn't like it so I sent it back. The underside (cockpit side) was nice black headliner material, but the upper side was white and visible through the acrilic top. I also didn't like the way it mounted. It had strips of plastic that were to slide under the molding between the molding and the top itself. No clips. I have seen some advertised made of plastic that adheres to the underside of the acrilic top, like window tinting material. Can't remeber where I saw it, maybe Corvette Central.
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It would be easy to have a local upholstery shop make one for you.
use cardboard to make a template and have an upholstery shop build a headliner from it. Hold it in with a few small circles of industrial velcro. (the velcro that's plastic and actually locks together, not the fuzzy stuff)
use cardboard to make a template and have an upholstery shop build a headliner from it. Hold it in with a few small circles of industrial velcro. (the velcro that's plastic and actually locks together, not the fuzzy stuff)
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Not sure which one you're talking about from MAM, but I have one that fits great and lowers the temp significantly. It's black on both sides and from the outside you can't tell it's there. I like it. The plastic "clips" work well and if installed carefully present no problem. 
Racer
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Not sure which one you're talking about from MAM, but I have one that fits great and lowers the temp significantly. It's black on both sides and from the outside you can't tell it's there. I like it. The plastic "clips" work well and if installed carefully present no problem.
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It would be easy to have a local upholstery shop make one for you.
use cardboard to make a template and have an upholstery shop build a headliner from it. Hold it in with a few small circles of industrial velcro. (the velcro that's plastic and actually locks together, not the fuzzy stuff)
use cardboard to make a template and have an upholstery shop build a headliner from it. Hold it in with a few small circles of industrial velcro. (the velcro that's plastic and actually locks together, not the fuzzy stuff)
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Both Mid-America and Ecklers sells the inserts for the clear targa top.
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From: Endicott New York
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Not sure which one you're talking about from MAM, but I have one that fits great and lowers the temp significantly. It's black on both sides and from the outside you can't tell it's there. I like it. The plastic "clips" work well and if installed carefully present no problem.
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From: Katy Tx
of honeycomb design that really has helped a lot with heat - not as good as a full liner but much better than without - and this is in south Texas where is has been HOT all summer. It still allows some visibility from inside. Mine has been on for 3 months now and no sign of it coming loose. $24.99 -- very happy with it (and it is barely visible from outside)
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I just ordered one from Mid America but didn't like it so I sent it back. The underside (cockpit side) was nice black headliner material, but the upper side was white and visible through the acrilic top. I also didn't like the way it mounted. It had strips of plastic that were to slide under the molding between the molding and the top itself. No clips. I have seen some advertised made of plastic that adheres to the underside of the acrilic top, like window tinting material. Can't remeber where I saw it, maybe Corvette Central.
