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Replacement Roof Kit

A replacement roof kit is a set of fabric panels to replace the fabric part of your convertible roof. Should the roof become damaged, you might consider taking it to a trimmer, upholsterer or company that specializes in cabriolet roofs. If it were possible to repair the fabric, they would still need to remove the fabric part of the roof from the frame, which is a large part of the labour cost. This is because you can put a fabric roof on a sewing machine, but you can't put a sewing machine on a roof.

And so, the sensible thing to do, as the roof has to come off anyway, is replace it with a new pre-made kit.

These kits are available online, and they are relatively inexpensive, however, this is not something you can really do yourself and is best left to an experienced trimmer as they still need to be properly stretched over the frame and securely attached in place. This is a skilled job and best left to a professional with plenty of experience.

Written by . Last updated 30/07/2022 15:33