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alistair
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New Hood

Post by alistair » Wed May 20, 2020 6:26 pm

Hi Guys

Looking for advice on buying a new hood for my TF.

At present I am torn between an OEM Mohair hood from Rimmers with glass screen, or similar from Prestige Hoods but looks as if it is a vinyl material.
Whilst the OEM is a known quantity (I hope) I am tempted by the Prestige version as it would be easier to keep clean (eg removing bird sh1t). Prestige claim it is the material used by top end convertables eg Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Bentley et al..
Does anybody have helpful advice on choosing which? It's a big expense and I don't want to get it wrong............................. :-?
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Re: New Hood

Post by talkingcars » Wed May 20, 2020 10:23 pm

I would ring Prestige to ask what their hoods are made of.
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Re: New Hood

Post by Charless » Thu May 21, 2020 8:39 am

Is the old one damaged or just tired? I will be needing a 'new' hood on my BRG one this summer...
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Re: New Hood

Post by Mike H » Thu May 21, 2020 9:57 am

Talk also to BAS in Cwmbran. BAS were the original OEM supplier to MG.
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Re: New Hood

Post by colintf » Thu May 21, 2020 11:02 am

BAS is where I got my hood from. :)

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Re: New Hood

Post by alistair » Fri May 22, 2020 12:16 pm

Thanks for the helpful replies.

After a chat with the reprobates of the 'South Coast Road Runners' in last night's virtual meeting I have gone with the consensus and ordered a replacement hood from BAS. They seem to have a very good reputation amongst you all and the clincher - they are £200 cheaper that Rimmers and Prestige!!

As usual - great help and sound advice from the MGF Register members. :thumbsu: 8-)

Keep safe

Alistair

PS: Charles - I will keep the old hood just in case it is any good to you. You seem very capable of making the proverbial silk purse out of a sow's ear.............!!! 😁
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