The problem with cotton is that it rots, both from UV and moisture, which is why I am replacing mine. I don't want to use cotton next time. How much is the Sunbrella version from your current supplier? The Bus Depot wrote: > > > Do you mean the style of top you installed is not what BD sells now? > > Ron? > > Yes, I am using a different poptop canvas supplier now due to the > unreliability of the supplier who made Karl's canvas. > > The main difference is in their choice of stock material. Whereas my other > supplier favored Sunbrella, this supplier prefers to use 100% cotton canvas > (with Sunbrella offered as an option). -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 '65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68 & '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT |
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