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Re: soft-top replacement

To: Zach Zaletel <zzalet@po-box.mcgill.ca>
Subject: Re: soft-top replacement
From: Bob Norway <examiner@scci.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 18:03:59 -0500

>
> On a somewhat related question, I have an old issue of Practical Classics
> (Dec 97?) where they talked about replacing the plastic windows.   The
> vinyl on my top is in fantastic condition, but the windows are dying on me.
> Has anyone tried this?  I'd be greatly interested on the feasibility of
> such a project.  Alternately, has anyone had an upholstery shop redo the
> windows? Cost?
>
> Hope this helps, and thanks!
> Zach Zaletel
> 70 Spit Mk III
> McGill University
> http://freespeech.org/zach

Zach,
If the panels are not it TOO bad a condition, they CAN be restored somewhat
using BRASSO. Using a soft cloth and small amounts of Brasso, you can actually
polish the old plastic. Did it on my '76 with amazing results.

Cheers


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