Convertible Tops & Tops Research Guide

Top-Notch Tops For Your Vehicle!

Convertible Tops allow you to zoom down the highway with the wind in your hair when the weather is nice and sunny and put the roof right back up when its pouring.

Convertible Tops and Jeep® Tops protect your vehicle from harmful UV rays, water leaks and annoying mildew formation. They are made of strong and durable materials and come in various designs and colors that let you give your vehicle a personalized look!

To make things more convenient and simple for you, JC Whitney stocks customized Convertible Tops and Jeep Tops that fit your vehicle perfectly. You can get a Hard Top, Soft top or a Summer Top for your Jeep®. Soft Tops resist weathering and fading that helps to keep your trucks and SUVs looking new for years. Summer Tops and Convertible Tops are specially designed to let you enjoy the breeze on hot summer days.

Simple Tips To Select Tops

There are a variety of tops available at JC Whitney-each with their own special features and benefits. You should select a top depending on the vehicle type and its usage to get the ultimate benefit out of it. Some of the factors that need to be looked at while choosing a top are:

Different Styles Of Auto Tops

Hard Tops

If you’re looking for good protection in extreme weather conditions and extra security while on the road, go in for hard tops. They’re made of fiberglass, which makes them strong and durable. You can also enjoy a quiet and peaceful ride as hard tops give your Jeep® increased insulation and reduce road noise. The drip-rail and defroster feature of Hard Tops make them extremely handy during the winter and rainy months as they melt snow and channel water away from doors. Hard tops are a good investment as they require little maintenance and give you long lasting service.

You can choose a 1-piece or a 2-piece Hard Top for your Jeep®. While the 2-piece top makes it easier for you to remove the front cockpit cover during hot summer days, the
1-piece top ensures proper security and a classic look for your Jeep®. Both these Hard Tops have vents to allow good ventilation in your Jeep® and gas charged shocks to make loading easy and convenient for you.

Soft Tops

If you’re a person who likes to feel the breeze on your face while driving then Soft Tops are for you. They can be easily installed and folded depending on the weather conditions and are available in various styles — the Halftop shields the cockpit area of your vehicle to protect the dashboard and interiors from damage. They can also be folded back if you’re in the mood to feel the breeze. The Sunrider covers your entire vehicle and has the option of a fold-back sunroof making it useful in all weather conditions. Replace-A-Top Soft Tops are very economical and make perfect replacements for old and worn tops of your trucks and SUVs.

What’s more, Soft Tops are easy to remove and store whenever they’re not required and they’re available at affordable prices. However, Soft Tops need to be properly maintained to keep them long lasting and problem free.

Summer Tops

If you live in an area with long summer months then Summer Tops are especially for you. They keep you cool and allow good air circulation through your vehicle making your ride enjoyable and breezy. You won’t even have storage hassles as these tops require hardly any storage space. Summer Tops can be installed easily.

You have a variety of Summer Tops to choose from — traditional Bikini Tops protect the dashboard, the front of your vehicle and you from the harmful rays of direct sunlight. Safari Bikini Tops cover the entire roof of your vehicle providing good protection and strapless bikini tops let you enjoy an open-air ride and bring in the summer in style.

Convertible Tops

With Convertible Tops you can enjoy the benefits of both a completely closed vehicle and a convertible. When you’re in the mood to have some fun and feel the breeze all you have to do is fold back the Convertible Top. In case your convertible or VW has to be protected from heavy storms or rain you can just raise back the Convertible Top.

Auto Top Materials

Canvas

Most tops are made of canvas, which is a mixture of acrylic and cotton. If you want a material that absorbs noise, is waterproof and also allows good ventilation inside your vehicle you can go in for Canvas Tops. Canvas Tops are available in a variety of attractive colors. You can choose a color that suits your vehicle most.

Vinyl

Vinyl Convertible Tops are available in a variety of colors and shades. You don’t have to worry about rust or mildew formation with Vinyl Tops as this material is waterproof and leak proof. Vinyl is also extremely low maintenance and easy to clean. You can give your vehicle a sleek appearance with Vinyl Convertible Tops.

Window Materials For Auto Tops

Fiberglass

Fiberglass Windows and Windshields are strong and durable and give your vehicle’s top a sleek, look. They have a special gel coating that protects your vehicle from the harmful rays of the sun. Fiberglass Windows come with special vents that allow better ventilation and reduce noise within the vehicle.

Plastic

Plastic Windows and Windshields for your top will ensure long lasting service and keep you protected in stormy and rainy weather. You should clean and maintain Plastic Windows regularly to keep them stylish and in good condition. Scratch resistant plastic is more durable and provides better protection than normal plastic.

Glass

You can fit your vehicle’s tops with Glass Windows and Windshields to give them a classic high-quality appearance. They suit all kinds of vehicle tops, provide long lasting service and good protection from leaks and noise.

Keep Your Tops In Tip-Top Shape!

You can keep your vehicle’s top in good condition and top shape for years with a little bit of maintenance and care. All you have to do is vacuum and wash the top regularly. This removes dust particles, dirt and grime from the folds and corners of the tops. Make sure you use only mild detergents to wash the top to prevent damage to the material. Drying the top in direct sunlight will help prevent foul smell and formation of mildew.

Check your vehicle’s top regularly for sags, rattling sounds or wrong alignment to prevent wear and tear and increase service life. If you have a problem operating the top or if it doesn’t fit properly change it immediately to prevent accidents or damage to your vehicle. Follow all instructions in the manufacturer’s guide to keep your vehicle tops in good condition for years.