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Elise Soft Top Faded

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Has anyone had luck or know how to fix up a faded soft top? Mine is a grey color, no longer black. Also, the foam in the lining has totally disintegrated, so it snows down yellow dust as it works its way out of the layers of material. Or maybe I should just buy a replacement? Maybe a few more posts and I can actually get to the marketplace ;)
 
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Auto upholstery shops can restore color. If inclined you might try soft top restoration kit. There are several brands to pick from as well as color choices.
 
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Catsailr27 said:
Auto upholstery shops can restore color.
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I just got a quote from Pacifc Auto Trim in Vancouver about having them replace the saggy headliner of my hardtop. Hoping to have them do that job this spring/summer.

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Chad, the Service Manager at Weissach, recommended them to me when I had my Elise there for my BC import/safety inspection after I got my car a couple of years ago. Maybe give them a call. They probably can help with this for you.
 
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I believe that eliseparts recommends renovo for theirs. But if it was me, im taking it to an upholstery shop.
 
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