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Replace rear screen in Cabriolet Hood

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    • 21st May 2025 at 09:59 #20517
      Laurence Jones
        @laurence_admin

        I’m in the UK, and I would really like to replace the plastic screen in my Cabriolet’s rear hood (you can hardly see though mine it is so crazed)

        Is there anywhere I can get the plastic to replace the screen myself (or is doing it myself too much of a challenge)

        Alternatively, is there someone in the UK that I could send the existing hood to, who would install a replacement plastic screen in it ?

        All suggestions appreciated

        Laurence

      • 24th May 2025 at 22:26 #20523
        John Beecroft
          @b58lnu

          Laurence

          If and when you get a reply please let me know as I can’t see out of my rear screen too.

          How easy is it to remove the soft top ?

          Cheers

          John

        • 14th July 2025 at 13:50 #20532
          Laurence Jones
            @laurence_admin

            Hi John,

            I still have not found anyone who can replace the screen for me (other than the complete hood and screen), but have taken the hood off my car to see what is involved myself – I will let you know how I get on

            Removing the hood is not that difficult.  You basically undo the 4 hex bolts (2 each side) that hold the chrome roof assembly in place and the hex bolts located round the base of the hood itself (across the boot) and it all lifts off

             

            Laurence

          • 11th August 2025 at 18:23 #20539
            Kevin Deasy
              @kevin1946

              Laurence Did you get the screen replaced yet as my one is the same I am in Ireland and I have found a guy who is going to price a replacement screen or a new roof but he is away until September

              kevin

            • 28th August 2025 at 14:08 #20541
              Laurence Jones
                @laurence_admin

                Hi Kevin,

                No, I’ve not been successful in my quest, though I’ve contacted quite a lot of places.

                I’ve found a couple of places that will replace the whole hood and screen (at a cost) but I was trying to avoid that as the hood itself is in reasonable condition.

                Please let me know how you get on

                 

                Laurence

              • 28th August 2025 at 15:56 #20542
                Kevin Deasy
                  @kevin1946

                  Hi Laurence I have found a guy who will replace the screen depending on the condition of my roof I am due to bring the car to him in 10 days time and I will update you then the only problem is I am in Ireland

                • 28th August 2025 at 17:18 #20543
                  Laurence Jones
                    @laurence_admin

                    Hi Kevin,

                    I’ve actually taken the hood roof off my Cabriolet at the moment (have sent the mechanism off to get it re-chromed), so it wouldn’t be too much of a challenge to post it across to Ireland for the work to be done.

                    Hopefully it will work out for you and if he’s reasonably priced I’m sure he’ll get plenty of repeat business (not just mine but others are seeking to do this).

                    Laurence

                     

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