I�ve completely restored my top, including repainting with an automotive
paint, and purchased the acrylic canvas from Van-Caf�.  This is a great
product!  It�s thicker than the OEM cotton, which I did not want to use here
in the wet Northwest.  Three windows and large zippers with large  pulls,
and fits perfectly.  

 

I looked for other acrylic canvas options, but all were out of stock.  The
fellow in Canada mentioned in an earlier post has Sunbrella in multiple
colors, but has a minimum six month backlog to fill before he�d even
consider taking orders. 

 

If you want it now and want acrylic, Van-Caf� is a great choice, assuming
they still have them in stock!

 

Be sure to check out this video of a professional installing a new canvas at
a campground (trained stunt upholsterer, don�t try this yourself):
http://vimeo.com/12165017  

 

I took my top off because of all the work I was doing on it, and I�m not
flexible enough to get those upper screws in like he did!  I used blue
masking tape to hold the canvas up out of the way when we put it back on.
The bottom wasn�t too difficult once the back edge was done, and clipping
the corner bead is a big help. 

 

I�m very pleased with the finished product.  I started with a mold infested
dirty top and rotted canvas, and now have a freshly cleaned and painted top
with a new canvas, new seal, stainless steel fasteners (including the
skylight hinges and luggage tie downs), and gas springs.  

 

Four different suppliers:  GoWesty for the SS bits and Westy logos, Bus
Depot for their excellent seal kit, Van-Caf� for the canvas, and Jack Bombay
for the gas springs.  What a difference, and it�s much better than a similar
set up my EVC had!  

 

Stuart

�85 Westy