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Old 06-19-2023, 11:15 AM
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Does anyone have an opinion between the Al Knoch standard soft top and their Stayfast top option?

Any other manufactures you would recommend and why?

My color preference is Beige.
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I have a Stayfast top in black, which I purchased from Al Knoch. I like the look--however, it is clearly a different look compared to original vinyl. The Stayfast top can also be stowed for a long time without concern for shrinkage.



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Stayfast definitely looks different from the stock vinyl.
Light colored Stayfast tops are hard to find.

I went with a Stayfast top from Robbins (Oxnard, CA).
I believe the color is called "Oyster"



I was concerned about keeping it clean.. but after 2 years (and 7-8000 miles), I'm still happy.



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What color is your car? I LOVE the Al Knoch Stayfast tan top on my red 62. I have had several tops over the years and the tan Stayfast is absolutely the best. Not original looking, but very striking.



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Originally Posted by dmtparker
What color is your car?
57 Cascade Green with Beige Coves and interior.

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You could go either tan or white with that I would think, but definitely the StayFast. The tan is fairly dark as you can see on my car.

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