Mercedes-Benz 300SL, 500SL, 600SL & SL320, SL500, SL600, 1990-02
Convertible Top and Convertible Top Parts

Mercedes Benz R129 Chassic Convertible Tops

The highest rated tops are made by Robbins. We offer these with their 5 year factory warranty plus 18 month labor allowance.
We also offer tops made by Kee Auto Tops with a 6 year dealer warranty.
Note: Mercedes issued warnings and service bulletins concernint the top frame causing damage to the top fabric. Pinching, tearing and other issues were included. The warranties do not cover damages caused by faulty top frames.

These are made as original in two sections (joined on installation) with three plastic windows.The Robbins tops and the Kee tops have
original style elastic. PolyOne/O'Sullivan 50 gauge plasitc windows.

The original convertible top fabric was German Sonnenland Canvas. We offer these and Twillfast and Haartz Stayfast Canvas convertible tops.

 
  • About Fabrics:  The Sonnenland is original and is the highest quality/wear rating canvas. Twillfast is close. Haartz Stayfast has a plain inner lining (as opposed to the Sonnenland and Twillfast woven lining) giving it a slightly lower wear rating. All fabrics are very similar in appearance.
  • All seams are doubly electronically welded and sewn for added reinforcement. Convertible top fabrics are mildew & mold resistant, and UV treated for color fastness.
  • Installation: Professional installation is suggested. To locate a professional installer please enter "automobile upholstery shops near me" in your browser search bar. We offer an installation manual for the handy meticulous DIY installer. It is a 28 page 8 1/2 x 11 illustrated booklet as described below. It is available on request with our tops.

 

Convertible Tops and Packages

Convertible Tops and Packages

A.) Mercedes Benz Convertible Top (all R129 chassis)
Three plastic windows (original 50 gauge)
Original German Sonnenland Canvas, Twillfast Canvas or Haartz Stayfast Canvas

Made by Robbins
       2042R
Fabric & Color:

As low as:
$807.00
B.) Mercedes Benz Convertible Top (all R129 chassis)
Three plastic windows (original 50 gauge)
Original German Sonnenland Canvas, Twillfast Canvas or Haartz Stayfast Canvas

Made by Kee Auto Tops
     4207



 
Fabric & Color:

As low as:
$779.00
Mercedes-Benz 300SL, 500SL, 600SL & SL320, SL500, SL600 convertible tops and parts in this category fit model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002


Installation Supplies

Installation Supplies

WILL BE SENT UPON REQUEST WITH TOP ORDER
Installation Manual: 8 1/2 X 11, 28 Page
Fully Illustrated Step-By Step Manual in Installing These Tops.
No Charge!
Rear Top Bow Seal, 1 Piece

Fits: 1990-2002 Mercedes 129 Chassis

$69.95
Plastic pry tool, great for prying fasteners and seals, pushing seals into retainers, loosening fabric etc
$12.95
Staples and Glue Kit: 500 each of 1/4" & 3/8" Stainless Steel Staples (22 gauge). Plus an 8oz Can of Trimmer Contact Cement with Brush.

The staples in this package are narrow crown
stainless steel staples and will fit
popular air guns. If you wish to use an electric
staple gun then you will need to order our
heavy duty electric gun and its (different) staples.

Please see the "tools and accessories" link
on our home page for electric gun packages.

   Details...

$24.95


Headliners

Headliners

1990-2002 Mercedes Benz Convertible Headliner: Twill material.

Original Headliner material for 90 thru 94 models is Twill fabric & for 95 thru 02 models is Wool Brocade fabric. Headliners are interchangeable.
Color
View Color
$249.00
1990-2002 Mercedes Benz Convertible Headliner

Brocade Fabric, Grey or Beige

Original Headliner material for 90 thru 94 models is Twill fabric & for 95 thru 02 models is Wool Brocade fabric. Headliners are interchangeable.
Color
$365.00


Cleaning & Protectant

Cleaning & Protectant

A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
A Combination Pack of RAGGTOPP Brand Canvas Cleaner & Protectant.
  • Plus:
  • Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit.
  • The Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush
$79.95
A Combination Pack of RAGGTOPP Brand Canvas Cleaner & Protectant

About RAGGTOPP products
$39.95
A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
A Combination Pack of the RAGGTOPP Brand Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant.
  • Plus:
  • Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit.
  • The Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush
$79.95
A Combination Pack of the RAGGTOPP Brand Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant Together

About RAGGTOPP products
$38.95
Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit

Contains:

  • Bottle Window Cleaner
  • Bottle Window Protectant
  • Sponge, Applicator Pad
  • Microfiber Towel

About RAGGTOPP products
$32.95
Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush

About Natural Horsehair Brush
$14.95


Custom Fit Car Covers

Custom Fit Car Covers

1994-02 Mercedes SL320, SL500, SL600, Custom Fit Car Cover, 200 Series
$215.00
1994-02 Mercedes SL320, SL500, SL600, Custom Fit Car Cover, 380 Series
$250.00




Important Information

Original Factory Color(s): Black, Blue, Brown and Tan

Original style one-piece (no deck seams) front top section, as adopted by Mercedes Benz in 1992 for model R129. Rear window section has flaps to wrap around upper rear bow straps used on early applications. Cut flaps off if not needed. Top and window sections are made with Hand-Rolled Binding. 5½ inch valance beneath windows. No piping around windows. Original style elastic. PolyOne/O'Sullivan 50 or 40 gauge plasitc windows . Reusable metal stiffener bars for rear window not supplied.

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.

CONVERTIBLE TOP FABRICS
Almost all manufacturers use Haartz fabrics. They may specify "heaviest weight" or "original replacement" in ways that seem reassuring. But they do not really tell the whole story. Please bear in mind that two things dominate, by far, the quality issue: (a) the manufacturing quality control in the factory that makes the top and (b) the care and thoroughness of the installation. There is a trade-off in weight: heavier is better for resisting tear through, but lighter is better for flexibility and abrasion from within that may arise from movement. Almost all our tops are a flexible medium density (36 oz.) fabric. Heavier is not better in most cases. Where it is, because of the top design, we will say so and the top will be made of the heavier vinyl.
Warranties outlined here are only applicable for products installed by a professional trim shop or professional upholstery shop. For Convertible Tops, and related products, the manufacturer will void the warranty for any product that is not professionally installed; manufacturer defects are covered by the warranty in such cases. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage due to improper installation.


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.