Replace rear screen in Cabriolet Hood

Started 21st May 2025 at 09:59 · Laurence Jones

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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

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- 24th May 2025 at 22:26 #20523
  
  John Beecroft
  Participant
  
  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
  Keymaster
  
  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
  Participant
  
  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
  Keymaster
  
  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
  Participant
  
  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
  Keymaster
  
  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
- 20th December 2025 at 23:51 #22893
  
  Dave Nugent
  Participant
  
  Hi Kevin, can you share the details of the place in Ireland please?
  
  cheers, Dave
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