Die convertible top material to match paint?

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Hi all,

This question is for the Upholstry aficionados. Can you die a convertible top to better match the paint color ? I am having a hard time matching colors and do not want to go with the contrasting color top.

Rick

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If you’re talking the possibility of dyeing Haartz cloth, you need to be asking Eric Haartz the question. If you email me I’ll give you his direct email address.

I have to tell you, Richard, that this is a very unusual request. It makes it sound like you’re doing something wild with that ’29 that may please you (which is fine), but make a lot of other people comment negatively.

I know, I know, it’s your car and you can do what you want, but if you show up with a yellow car and yellow top, or some other circus look, expect criticism.

As far as period correct, there were black and light and dark tan tops available, with a variety of linings (black, tan, whipcord, etc.). There were also a few colors available, although not many. I have some original topping samples from the 20’s, from L.C. Chase and Company, and of the 30+ samples, one is a dark red, one is a dark green, one a tan, and ALL the rest are black. They do have, however, a lot of different color backings.

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Lolololol

No worries Dave. I have not spent a ton to impress Ringling bros. . I’m shooting for understated elegance. Here is my personal preference. I prefer the top to match the base color of the car. It looks good when the top contrasts, but if you can get an exact/close color match to the base color, I think it looks phenominal.

I’m still keeping the color a secret, but I am down to a choice of two. Both have the same top color problem. They are not close enough for me.

I promise you all, no metallic and no circus colors.

Rick

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I would think you could take a tan Haartz cloth and put some dye color to it. Again, if you’re looking to do this, ask the question of Eric, he’s very helpful to old car guys, and he can tell you what’s possible.

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Hey Richard,

Doesn’t Haartz have a wide range of colors available?

I once had a Dove Grey top made for a BMW cabriolet and I believe that they used a Haartz cloth.

Peter

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Yes they do….

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I sure hope he isn’t using any from the bottom of the sample! 😃

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Note that the bottom row is called “Hot Rod Cloth”!! I don’t know, though, that purple might look good on my phaeton!

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That color better fits on the Cord or your Packard. I am surprised you didn’t paint the Pierce with LSU’s colors…

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For this Minnesota P-A owner, maybe the Minnesota Vikings Color’s of Purple and Gold. Go Vikes, next year

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