Anyone know where to get a convertible top rebuilt?

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So as the thread title implies, my convertible top is starting to have some issues that need addressed. A lot of the parts that were heat laminated originally are starting to separate and potentially lead to issues down the road. For instance, at the rear of the solid slab portion over your head, there is a tab on the top that is "glued" to the structure to keep the top from ballooning at speed. Similarly, the rear window is bonded to the top as well in a couple of different ways. My window is still watertight, but has separated from the upper portion of the top and has "fallen" and created a bit of a pocket for stuff to get in. My structure/skeleton or whatever you want to call it is totally fine. It's just the fabric portion that is having issues. I talked to one place years ago and they said they can't really repair it since it is heat bonded from the factory and not glued. I found the material for the top (Haartz) and even reached out to Prefix to see if they or anyone they know rebuilds tops, but didn't have any luck.

So that said, does anyone have any recommendations? I hate to just buy a used top as I don't want two sitting around and the used one might not be in any better shape.
 
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I would probably actually remove the top myself and send it out to rebuilt if I had my way, though I could see how it might be easier to do fit and finish with the car itself as well.
 
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