Does your top look like this?
Want it to look like this?
Here's what you need:
Materials -
Replacement top - https://www.autotopsdirect.com/1996-99-Mitsubishi-Eclipse-Convertible-Tops-s/2958.htm (I went with "Stayfast Canvas Black" to retain the OEM look and heated glass rear window)
Spray Adhesive -
Optional extras -
Elastic Strapping - https://www.michaels.com/black-non-roll-elastic-by-loops-and-threads/10550320.html
Heavy Duty Snaps (size 24) - https://www.michaels.com/heavy-duty-snaps-by-loops-and-threads/10354209.html
Tools -
Staple gun with 1/2" staples
Phillips Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
Needle nose pliers (long straight AND 45 degree offset suggested)
T25 torx bit and ratchet (suggest 1/4" drive, but 3/8 drive will work)
Straight pick
Hammer
Punch
Clamps (suggest something like this, at least 4 of them https://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-capacity-steel-spring-clamp-39569.html)
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Want it to look like this?
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Here's what you need:
Materials -
Replacement top - https://www.autotopsdirect.com/1996-99-Mitsubishi-Eclipse-Convertible-Tops-s/2958.htm (I went with "Stayfast Canvas Black" to retain the OEM look and heated glass rear window)
Spray Adhesive -
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Optional extras -
Elastic Strapping - https://www.michaels.com/black-non-roll-elastic-by-loops-and-threads/10550320.html
Heavy Duty Snaps (size 24) - https://www.michaels.com/heavy-duty-snaps-by-loops-and-threads/10354209.html
Tools -
Staple gun with 1/2" staples
Phillips Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
Needle nose pliers (long straight AND 45 degree offset suggested)
T25 torx bit and ratchet (suggest 1/4" drive, but 3/8 drive will work)
Straight pick
Hammer
Punch
Clamps (suggest something like this, at least 4 of them https://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-capacity-steel-spring-clamp-39569.html)