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CajunLady · 09-18-2011, 10:25 AM

I will be ordering my Camaro Vert next week. I can't wait. I was originally set on a beige top, but have seen a couple around town that look worn down (on newer cars).

I have read other posts about 303 product, will this help to keep the beige looking new?

For those of you with beige tops, do you regret it? Would you do it again? Anything I need to be aware of by getting a beige top vs black?

its a syn · 09-18-2011, 10:26 AM

what color car?

Nutbutt · 09-18-2011, 10:31 AM

I was debating the same and my wife reminded me of a beige top I had previously. I spent a lot of time trying to keep it clean. Also had a staining problem around the back edges. It probably wasn't the same manufacturer but then again there are only about 4-5 canvas top manufacturers left. I'm glad I went with the black.

NinoSS · 09-18-2011, 10:34 AM

Black... IMO, Beige looks like a$$...

CajunLady · 09-18-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by its a syn

what color car?

IBM

CajunLady · 09-18-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutbutt

I was debating the same and my wife reminded me of a beige top I had previously. I spent a lot of time trying to keep it clean. Also had a staining problem around the back edges. It probably wasn't the same manufacturer but then again there are only about 4-5 canvas top manufacturers left. I'm glad I went with the black.

Thanks. How much time do you spend keeping up the black top?

its a syn · 09-18-2011, 10:56 AM

Boy that is a tough call, I think black but biege would be my choice if no stripes or gold stripes are going to be invovled. It is always what you chose and your choice alone, Try to get to a big dealer that may have both choices on the lot, good luck. Asked the wife and she says beige.

Baba · 09-18-2011, 11:31 AM

I was dead-set on buying a SW w. beige top approx. 2-3 weeks before I bought my SW 'vert. SW with beige top looks absolutely gorgeous, IMHO. HOWEVER, someone at work has a white Mustang w. beige top and I remember it looking fantastic. Now I see it and it's dirty. Same goes with a 'Vette I saw earlier in the week before I bought my 'vert. Beige top, looking dirty from weather and age. Honestly, I wouldn't consider purchasing a 'vert with a beige top anymore. Not because black necessarily looks better, you just don't see how dirty and weather-beaten it is. Black will fade over time but, I believe, unless you're keeping your 'vert garaged and willing to put in extra time and elbow-grease in trying to keep your beige top looking new, you'll eventually regret a beige top.

Nutbutt · 09-18-2011, 11:42 AM

I wash the car and the top once a week. I don't use soap on the top just water and a soft brush. Best thing to do is to get a cleaner and treatment twice a year. The 303 products for canvas tops are the best I have found, but there are others that are good.
I found also that there are detailers that can dye your top if it fades. They didn't want to do my beige top as they were worried how the color would come out.

Taking car of the top is really just keeping it clean, really easy !

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Originally Posted by CajunLady

Thanks. How much time do you spend keeping up the black top?

emsguy · 09-18-2011, 01:16 PM

beige will be much harder to keep clean and new looking. you can't find a 2 or 3 year old Camaro with a beige top, but look at old Mustangs and Sebrings. Anything other than a black top looks faded and worn after a few years.

that's why I went with a black top.

just my opinion. reasonable people may differ.

Big Kid · 09-18-2011, 01:43 PM

I went with the beige top. The car is cooler inside with the light color top. Also went with the beige interior. Seats are not bad when leaving top down in the sun. The real key is that it is a convertible and you should never see the top unless it is raining!!!

Drago77 · 09-18-2011, 02:05 PM

Beige just screams old school Chrysler seabring... looks like straight a$$ IMHO.

Little to no upkeep on the black. Spray my 303 and it does the rest. I too have seen some seriously ratty looking beige tops...

shaggy1 · 09-18-2011, 06:00 PM

I have a beige top and also beige interior. I think the beige top looks great with certain paint colors. I cleaned and treated mine with the 303 cleaner and protectant, and it looks great. I dont know how it will look after a few years but I'm confidant it will look no worse than the black, as each color will have their ups and downs on maintaince. I'd say pick which color looks best to "YOU", and don't worry about if someone else likes your color top or not.

pincoin · 09-18-2011, 08:14 PM

I wish they had white tops, looked great on the 60's Camaros. I will be choosing black when I order my blue conv

09-18-2011, 10:25 AM	#1
CajunLady Drives: Ordered 2012 Vert 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 24 View My Garage	Vert - Beige or Black Top I will be ordering my Camaro Vert next week. I can't wait. I was originally set on a beige top, but have seen a couple around town that look worn down (on newer cars). I have read other posts about 303 product, will this help to keep the beige looking new? For those of you with beige tops, do you regret it? Would you do it again? Anything I need to be aware of by getting a beige top vs black?

09-18-2011, 10:26 AM	#2
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	what color car? __________________

09-18-2011, 10:31 AM	#3
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	I was debating the same and my wife reminded me of a beige top I had previously. I spent a lot of time trying to keep it clean. Also had a staining problem around the back edges. It probably wasn't the same manufacturer but then again there are only about 4-5 canvas top manufacturers left. I'm glad I went with the black. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

09-18-2011, 10:34 AM	#4
NinoSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,623	Black... IMO, Beige looks like a$$... __________________ Current - 2018 NGM 1LE (LT4 conversion coming soon) SOLD 2010 LS3 / Vengeance stage I cam / CAI intake w/ADM race scoop / Dynatech LT's / Eaton Posi LPE-JRE 3.91's / L99 Corsa / ZL1 wheels / NT05 275/315

09-18-2011, 10:56 AM	#7
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Boy that is a tough call, I think black but biege would be my choice if no stripes or gold stripes are going to be invovled. It is always what you chose and your choice alone, Try to get to a big dealer that may have both choices on the lot, good luck. Asked the wife and she says beige. __________________

09-18-2011, 11:31 AM	#8
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	I was dead-set on buying a SW w. beige top approx. 2-3 weeks before I bought my SW 'vert. SW with beige top looks absolutely gorgeous, IMHO. HOWEVER, someone at work has a white Mustang w. beige top and I remember it looking fantastic. Now I see it and it's dirty. Same goes with a 'Vette I saw earlier in the week before I bought my 'vert. Beige top, looking dirty from weather and age. Honestly, I wouldn't consider purchasing a 'vert with a beige top anymore. Not because black necessarily looks better, you just don't see how dirty and weather-beaten it is. Black will fade over time but, I believe, unless you're keeping your 'vert garaged and willing to put in extra time and elbow-grease in trying to keep your beige top looking new, you'll eventually regret a beige top. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss." Last edited by Baba; 09-21-2011 at 01:48 PM.

09-18-2011, 01:16 PM	#10
emsguy Drives: 2012 2ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 302	beige will be much harder to keep clean and new looking. you can't find a 2 or 3 year old Camaro with a beige top, but look at old Mustangs and Sebrings. Anything other than a black top looks faded and worn after a few years. that's why I went with a black top. just my opinion. reasonable people may differ.

09-18-2011, 01:43 PM	#11
Big Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 371	I went with the beige top. The car is cooler inside with the light color top. Also went with the beige interior. Seats are not bad when leaving top down in the sun. The real key is that it is a convertible and you should never see the top unless it is raining!!! __________________

09-18-2011, 02:05 PM	#12
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,562 View My Garage	Beige just screams old school Chrysler seabring... looks like straight a$$ IMHO. Little to no upkeep on the black. Spray my 303 and it does the rest. I too have seen some seriously ratty looking beige tops... __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

09-18-2011, 06:00 PM	#13
shaggy1 The thin blue line Drives: 2012, 2SS/RS,LS3,IOM/Beige Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North East, TX Posts: 297	I have a beige top and also beige interior. I think the beige top looks great with certain paint colors. I cleaned and treated mine with the 303 cleaner and protectant, and it looks great. I dont know how it will look after a few years but I'm confidant it will look no worse than the black, as each color will have their ups and downs on maintaince. I'd say pick which color looks best to "YOU", and don't worry about if someone else likes your color top or not.

09-18-2011, 08:14 PM	#14
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	I wish they had white tops, looked great on the 60's Camaros. I will be choosing black when I order my blue conv __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

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