Alby505 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) Have a 90 with the original vinyl top, has anyone tried to take apart the front half and smooth it out. The top is in good shape just the front looks bad, or bite the bullet and get a new one. Edited October 4, 2022 by Alby505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Have seen reality TV "professionals" use a heat gun or steam to remove wrinkles. May also need to loosen the front latches and leave in sun for a day or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 The wrinkles almost look like something is under the top causing them. Is there fabric or padding underneath that cold be bunching up and causing the wrinkles? I'll be honest with you, that doesn't look like a quality top. The seam down the left side looks crooked and the welting along the front of the windshield looks out of line. That is a beautiful car you have from what I can see and it probably deserves better. If it is a low mileage, show quality, car then I would replace it. If you are just using it for driving around for fun I probably wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alby505 Posted October 5, 2022 Topic Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) I do go to some local shows, but I put the top down. I'm thinking of taking it apart and seeing what is causing all the bumps in the front and if that doesn't work will be saving up for a new one. Maybe changing thing up and getting a black canvas top. Edited October 5, 2022 by Alby505 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 IMHO I'd stick with the Saddle top. I believe it goes better with the red exterior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Saddle or red or even white. Personally like to match the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I think I would stay with the saddle top but I would spend the extra money to get a cloth top. I think the cloth looks a lot better. I don't think black is a good color for a Reatta convertible top. It's just not classy enough for a Reatta. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Down Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Hold on there, I have a black top on my Reatta and it is a perfect color for the silver body. My car originally came with a white top which is pretty lame. White tops belong on blue convertibles. Regarding the black top, I think it is a better contrast than the beige top. Personally, I like the idea of a black top as the car will 3 colors in it.......red body, tan seats, and black top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alby505 Posted October 6, 2022 Topic Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 The reason is I'm thinking about the black top, there's a 90 Reatta on Bring a Trailer.com up for auction with a red body, tan seats, and black top I thought looks sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Top Down said: Hold on there, I have a black top on my Reatta and it is a perfect color for the silver body. Yeah, I should have said "red" Reatta. I've saw other colors that I thought looked good. Colors are subjective so I was giving my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I'd still stick with saddle top on red Reatta.....just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Down Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Just saying, how many tan tops on red convertibles have you seen.......bunches. How many black tops on red convertibles have you seen...........not many. The tan top says "I am a cool car" whereas the black top says "I am a hot car." 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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