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urban_legend · 07-09-2009, 07:15 PM

I had mine done with smoked strataglass on my black boxster. I like it a lot better than than the green tint. It is for marine use and a little thinner than the auto vinyl. It also takes some special care because it is coated - but if the canvas is good this is the way to go.

A couple of things I learned:
- not a diy, no way can you hand sew like a pro with the proper equipment
mine was double stiched all the way around
- they prefer to take the canvas off the frame to sew it - it is very important to get it tight
- expect to pay $300-400 to get it sewn in
- I like the smoked glass - very nice with a black top
- if your canvas is worn - forget the above and get a new top!

07-09-2009, 07:15 PM	#12
urban_legend Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 287	Smoked strataglass I had mine done with smoked strataglass on my black boxster. I like it a lot better than than the green tint. It is for marine use and a little thinner than the auto vinyl. It also takes some special care because it is coated - but if the canvas is good this is the way to go. A couple of things I learned: - not a diy, no way can you hand sew like a pro with the proper equipment mine was double stiched all the way around - they prefer to take the canvas off the frame to sew it - it is very important to get it tight - expect to pay $300-400 to get it sewn in - I like the smoked glass - very nice with a black top - if your canvas is worn - forget the above and get a new top!