Roof repair / replace

Hi all, wanted to know if anybody on here know or has had a roof repaired or replaced on their cabriolet and if so how much did it cost and what work did they carry out on it. I am asking as mine has 2 holes near the rear quarters. Thanks in advance.

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Hi I had mine done some years ago and I paid £350 for mohair fitted.
I took the opportunity to free up and repair the main hinge on the right as it had sneezed and subsequently snapped at some time in its life.
I also replaced the metal frame and plastic surround that the rear screen sits in.
This is what the roof staples too before the glass goes in
Hope this is of some help


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I could give you a quote, but then again, Shipping to the states would be a bust….
Chortle is the man I would see ifn't I was in the UK.



 

I've replaced my roof 3 times since I've had the car.. they don't last forever so if you have holes in it get it changed ASAP, it's cheaper to get a new roof than everything inside getting wet and rotting away..

Are you looking to get one fitted or do it yourself, if DIY there is a guide on here to replacing the roof but you need to look at what else needs replacing/fixing as it's one of those jobs that once you take the roof skin off and gone that far you may as well replace/fix other stuff..

Where are you based and what type of roof do you have or want… mohair or vinyl?

Hi all, thanks for all the info, I am based in Bolton, near Manchester. i have seen some on ebay for approx £370 or so,but is that replacing the inside as well as the outside?

Also which is better Vinyl or Mohair?

Greenmk1 said

Also which is better Vinyl or Mohair?

All depends on what you plan for the car… Mohair can last longer than vinyl but all depends on how and what you clean/care for the roof with.
If you are using the car as a daily or left outside a lot then I think vinyl is better as easy the clean and protect but can shrink or crack over time.
Mohair is a material which needs water proofing and cleaning regular to stop the mould and moss which can grow in time, cat hair, bird droppings are a pain and it cost more to replace compared to vinyl.

I guess the price you have seen is for just a mohair outer skin, you will need to factor in the condition of the rear frame as they are expensive to replace, condition of the pad between the headliner and outer skin and the condition of the headliner. A new roof should last about 10 years for vinyl and a bit longer for mohair if well looked after so ask your self if you can live with the headliner etc for that amount of time or replace for new while you have the roof replaced.
All depends on your budget etc…

Am not too sure but i did check thr drivers side rear quarter and it was only the outer skin that is damaged. But i will need to check the condition of the window frame and get back for more info, but thanks for all info.