Mercedes Benz 300SL, 500SL, 600SL & SL320, SL500, SL600, 1990-02
Convertible Top and Convertible Top Parts
- Quality: Made to Mercedes Benz specs, 100% fit guarantee.
- Original Configuration: One piece top, plastic window sewn in or heat sealed
- Original Factory Material: German sonnenland canvas
- Original Window: Plastic window.
- Original Colors: Black, Blue, Brown and Tan
- Alternate Materials: Sonnendeck Canvas, Haartz stayfast canvas
- Package Specials: Cost savings for all of your installation needs with package specials, this can include the detailed manual, new cables, pads/webbing, tack strips and glue kit.
- Shop with confidence: 5 year manufacturer warranty.
- Hydraulic Components: Hydraulic cylinders, motor pumps and hose sets all available and in stock.
Original Configuration: We offer the Germanex reproduction of the original Mercedes 129 Chassis convertible tops. The reproduction is precise and thorough, down to the original alignment dots and slits that enable significantly expedited installation compared with other aftermarket tops.
Sonnenland Canvas: Because this fabric is the best wearing of all canvas toppings we do not recommend departing from this convertible top fabric. Sonnendeck and Haartz Stayfast canvas are very difficult to visually distinguish from the Sonnenland German canvas but the manufacturing process makes the Sonnenland cloth last the longest.
These tops consist of two sections: the front and the rear three window section. They are sold separately, or as a complete package (consisting of both sections.)
Sonnendeck Canvas (also called 'Twillfast') is an American made canvas, true double texture topping like the Haartz Stayfast. Many purists who own Mercedes and other German cars want to see the particular German weave (that is called "dobby weave") when they look up inside the car. Haartz Stayfast canvas has a plain (unwoven) inner lining. So for Porsche, Mercedes and BMW owners who will spend a little more in order to see that "dobby" weave we offer a fabric called Sonnendeck (in addition to the original German Sonnenland or Happich canvas. The wear rating of Sonnendeck is also greater than for Haartz, by perhaps 10%. This is due to the slightly heavier inner lining and subtle bonding specification differences.
Haartz Stayfast Canvas has a canvas outer layer and a preshrunk cotton inner layer. The two are bonded with and separated by a butyl rubber core. It is this core that makes the fabric last a very long time, with both better static and dynamic wear ratings than vinyl toppings. Haartz Stayfast is the American substitute for the German canvases used in Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, some models of Mustang and Lebaron and others. Canvas is widely regarded as "richer looking" than vinyl. It is a little harder to clean. The inside of the top is pre-shrunk cotton. The inner lining is usually black. If you do not see a canvas top listed for your car, please inquire and we will provide a quotation for it.
Installation: Expect to be billed according to the industry shop time estimate which is twelve hours. This top installs with numerous screws, plates etc. transferred from the old top; a small amount of hand stapling (standard office stapler) of fabric layers and the matching and gluing of fabric listings and flaps. It is time consuming but very doable for the handy, patient person. We offer an 8 1/2 x 11, 28 page proufusely illustrated step-by-step guide.
Dealer Service Bulletins: Mercedes has issued service bulletins warning about possible damage to the top. It is suggested that this top be raised and lowered carefully and that any new top be aligned strictly in accordance with original reference locations.
Headliner: The inside roof covering, the headliner, is listed as an "accessory" below. It is sold separate from the top.
Parts in this category (Mercedes Benz 300SL, 500SL, 600SL & SL320, SL500, SL600) fit cars for years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
We a now pleased to offer hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motor pumps, and
hydraulic hose sets for many different convertibles, they will be listed on your cars page if available.
Also, checkout our newly added roof rail weatherstripping seals, front header weatherstripping
seals, door weatherstripping seals, trunk weatherstripping seals. Look for extra savings on
weatherstripping seals kits.
We are continuing to grow our convertible related products: These include convertible top
latches, tonneau covers, relays, switches, rear tacking rails (trimsticks), seat covers, car covers,
and carpeting.
Email questions to: support@mtmfg.com
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