2017 Convertible top replacement
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Racer
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From: Rockford Illinois
2017 Convertible top replacement
Looking to change the top on my 2017 Convertible. (reason-color) Is there a good tutorial or site I can use to do this job myself? Anyone know a difficulty factor?
Thanks,
Fred Z.
Thanks,
Fred Z.
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
When I was a kid I helped my dad change tops on a couple of what today would obviously be old cars. What I learned was I didn't want to do any more.
I cannot believe today's tops would be any more fun, much less any easier. Unless you hear or see otherwise, I'd recommend a good professional shop with such experience... NOT a GM dealer! All the best.
I cannot believe today's tops would be any more fun, much less any easier. Unless you hear or see otherwise, I'd recommend a good professional shop with such experience... NOT a GM dealer! All the best.
Melting Slicks
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Pay to get it done... If done wrong, it will cost you more in repairs (leaks, mold, damage) - than just paying to get it done by a pro... I've heard is a nightmare to do if you have no experience.
Last edited by Mayor111; Feb 10, 2020 at 12:48 PM.
Drifting
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Looks like this is the place you need to visit
https://www.kochupholsteryrockford.com/auto-upholstery
https://www.kochupholsteryrockford.com/auto-upholstery
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I don't think that a convertible top replacement is something that you should tackle for all of the reasons posted above
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I once managed a trim shop and it's a big job if you never did it before. Buy a Robbins top from www.topsonline.com and have it installed, they have shops they work with.
