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Vinyl or Denim Top Material?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by w3srl, May 1, 2012.

  1. May 1, 2012
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    I'm getting pretty close to pulling the trigger on a new softop for the CJ. It will be black, no discussion needed there but I don't think I've ever actually seen a black denim top. Does anybody here have one? Are there any advantages/disadvantages to going with the denim vs. vinyl?

    I'mm thinking about going the black denim Supertop route. I had a Tigertop on the flatty and I was never really happy with the fit.
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    If going with a custom cover you may want to consider a synthetic boat cover/sail cloth material- no problems with shrinkage/stretch due to temperature or humidity.

    H.
     
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    OleBlue

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    My experience with bestops demin seat covers were tgat they hold dirt and are hard to clean. I like the shiny black vinyl better. Actually, the demin is vinyl too. Its a rough vinyl
     
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    TexasBlues

    TexasBlues JEEP-Hockey-Holic

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    the denim, i think, is more like the current tops on the wranglers...

    isnt the vinyl like the tops USED to be on the CJs?... SO many naugas gave their hides to make those, i thought it was outlawed
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    My Brother has/ had the black denim. It's a real pain in the *** to keep clean, especially if you ever get mud on it. If it were me, I'd go smooth vinyl for sure.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, and what's worse (little known fact) they used baby naugas.:shock:
     
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    Daryl

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    Impossible to clean the rough vinyl top. If you are planning to ever drive in the rain they look really bad fast.
     
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Thanks for the input fellas. Looks like a new vinyl top is in my future!

    FWIW I have a set of those Bestop seat covers, and while they are pretty water resistant, they always look dirty. I didnt realize that was the same material. :(
     
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