Convertible Top?
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Universal City, TX (San Antonio)
Convertible Top?
Do the convertible tops other than Black age well? Do they end up with any lines or dark/shadowy areas after a few years of being on the street? I am interested in gray or blue...
Thanks,
Dale
Thanks,
Dale
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Chirper Island
My '14 (Kalahari) has creases, but no darkness in the creases, yet. My '05 (Grey-Beige which is super light) had only creases, no darkness in the creases until ~200,000 miles.
The creases are expected, and the dark marks are too, eventually. Nature of the beast.
There are many ways to stave off the inevitable, however, but not forever, unfortunately.
The creases are expected, and the dark marks are too, eventually. Nature of the beast.
There are many ways to stave off the inevitable, however, but not forever, unfortunately.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Opelousas, Lousiana
CI 6-7 & 9 Veteran
My 2007 tan top had lines and dark spots that would not come off. It drove me crazy. I swore I would never have any color of top except black from now on. My C7 has a black top.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Down south in Dixie
My '14 (Kalahari) has creases, but no darkness in the creases, yet. My '05 (Grey-Beige which is super light) had only creases, no darkness in the creases until ~200,000 miles.
The creases are expected, and the dark marks are too, eventually. Nature of the beast.
There are many ways to stave off the inevitable, however, but not forever, unfortunately.
The creases are expected, and the dark marks are too, eventually. Nature of the beast.
There are many ways to stave off the inevitable, however, but not forever, unfortunately.
with the red head in the green Vert. 
All top will have creases, and dark makes over time. Lighter colors show more with black being the best. IMHO though, not enough to stop you from getting the color of top you want. Keeping the top clean is your best defense.Most importantly, never leave the top down if it's wet.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; Jun 26, 2017 at 01:36 PM.
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