Vinyl Roof
Although less common on modern cars, 'soft-top' convertible roofs can be made out of vinyl, which is usually stamped to look like leather. It was more common on older cars, which didn't have inner waterproof membranes, where vinyl is more waterproof than latex backed fabric. It is still found on some fairly modern cars such as the Mazda MX5 which we are sure will be around for a long time.
It can also be glued to removable hard tops and removable panels.
In theory, it is more hard wearing and easier to care for than fabric roofs, however it is prone to many of the same problems such as fading, staining and splitting.
Renovo has a range of products for cleaning and reviving vinyl roofs.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 29/07/2022 17:46