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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 02:05 PM
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Melrose T-Top in IL. Are they the go to group to have a top re-lensed?
Anyone in CA that does them?

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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 02:21 PM
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They did my top a few years back. Completely satisfied.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 02:35 PM
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Also did mine. Great job.
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Not too many companies left that does that work. Have heard good things about Melrose.
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What is a "top re-lens"???
For a transparent targa top?
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 07:31 PM
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What is a "top re-lens"???
For a transparent targa top?
Yes. In my case the transparent top was completely spidered. I sent them the top, they replace the old with the new. Good thing is you get your old frame back (with the new lens) and so no fitting issues. Plug and play.
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They're local to me (thank God). My plan is to drop off my old top that needs a new lens and weatherstriping as a core and just pick up a refurbished one once I'm there. Less trips to make.
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Originally Posted by AtkRWC
Yes. In my case the transparent top was completely spidered. I sent them the top, they replace the old with the new. Good thing is you get your old frame back (with the new lens) and so no fitting issues. Plug and play.
And, what does that cost???
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And, what does that cost???
I really do not remember, it was 5 or 6 years ago. I also paid for them to ship me a container to ship the core to them. It was reasonable for what is received. I do remember the correspondence with them was great.
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Originally Posted by Gmanh
Melrose T-Top in IL. Are they the go to group to have a top re-lensed?
Anyone in CA that does them?

Thanks to all- Gman
I used a company called Thompson’s Astro Tops years ago, I was well pleased with their work. I’m not sure if they are still in business.
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