Original Fabrics:The original dealer top fabric was Haartz Stayfast canvas. About The Material(s): Haartz Stayfast Canvas has a canvas outer layer and a preshrunk cotton inner layer. The two are bonded with and separated by a butyl rubber core. It is this core that makes the fabric last a very long time, with both better static and dynamic wear ratings than vinyl toppings. Haartz Stayfast is the American substitute for the German canvases used in Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, some models of Mustang and Lebaron and others. Canvas is widely regarded as "richer looking" than vinyl. It is a little harder to clean. The inside of the top is pre-shrunk cotton. The inner lining is usually black. If you do not see a canvas top listed for your car, please inquire and we will provide a quotation for it. Alternate Material(s): Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl. For cost savings Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl�s design is original to most American cars from the fifties to the nineties. Pinpoint refers to the little dots or pips that you see if you look closely at the vinyl surface. European cars, such as the old Beetles and others also used pinpoint vinyl as the topping fabric. Window: Original Configuration: Two part tops are not too difficult to install. A summary of the process is given at the link on this page. Installation involves stapling (or tacking) and the use of contact cement (or slower setting cements.) There is no sewing. Do It Yourself Installation: Hold Down Cables: CONVERTIBLE TOP FABRICS
Parts in this category (Toyota Solara) fit cars for years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. |