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Old 09-16-2010, 12:49 PM
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So, have been toying with the idea of getting a hard-top for the winter. Aside from advice from folk on a good place to actually get one (need the fitting kit too on a MY00), I thought I'd ask the general opinion of un-matched paintwork.

My S is a very dark Purple (import colour, midnight purple I think it's called?), almost black but polishes amazing and looks wicked in the sun.... anyway, was thinking about trying to get hold of a black top rather than having to go for the inevitable paint-match spray job.

Thoughts/opinions/advice/abuse welcome... ?
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Well the soft top is black, but I think it would look odd.
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I have a Moonrock hardtop ... looks ok (IMO)


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black hardtop goes with pretty much any colour
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Originally Posted by catcharat,Sep 16 2010, 09:49 PM
My S is a very dark Purple (import colour, midnight purple I think it's called?)
Midnight Blue Pearl B-518P

I would only go with a matching or black hard top anything else will not look right IMO.

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could allways vinal wrap the hardtop
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eSeM - looks great

chrisr111 - that's the badger, knew it was midnight summat... never seen another one around, but I know they are out there

Think it would only be black if anything other than matching.

Interesting opinions so far, thanks guys.... keep em coming
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Sounds way cool, lets see your car, where are the pics ?
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Originally Posted by Ste_Nova,Sep 16 2010, 10:05 PM
could allways vinal wrap the hardtop
great idea
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Oh and there is a bargain one up for sale in the for sale section including the hard top fittings for 600 !!!


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