Vinyl Top Melting Point?

[flyer92]

I have a standard vinyl (black diamond) soft top on my JL, and never really thought about it melting or deforming in intense heat. However, temps in my area recently topped 110 degrees and will soon exceed 120, so my OCD kicked in and has me wondering about this. My old CJs and TJs either had no top, cloth top, or hard top, so just curious what people have experienced with vinyl in extremely hot climates.

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[Pig-Pen]

I have a standard vinyl (black diamond) soft top on my JL, and never really thought about it melting or deforming in intense heat. However, temps in my area recently topped 110 degrees and will soon exceed 120, so my OCD kicked in and has me wondering about this. My old CJs and TJs either had no top, cloth top, or hard top, so just curious what people have experienced with vinyl in extremely hot climates.

i would think chevys plastic fantastic would melt before your soft top

 

[Dyolfknip74]

I'm pretty sure Bestop did some research as to how the sun would affect their tops.

 

[flyer92]

I'm pretty sure Bestop did some research as to how the sun would affect their tops.

Agree 100%, but FCA also spent millions to design and develop the JL and yet we're still dealing with "Jeep things."

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Agree 100%, but FCA also spent millions to design and develop the JL and yet we're still dealing with "Jeep things."

Lol. Touché

 

[Sparty]

It'll be fine - just a little more pliable

 

[Bestop]

@flyer92 you'll be fine
Just drive it and smile.

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

 

[Vinman]

Melting point is Fahrenheit 451

 

[flyer92]

@flyer92 you'll be fine
Just drive it and smile.

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

Thanks Lee. Really appreciate feedback from the source. Bestop's ability to withstand 120+ temps is a testament to the quality we've come to expect, and one reason we all drive and smile!

 

[Bestop]

Absolutely! I understand where you're coming from too, the surface of the top get red hot! But I've never seen a case of melting from the sun regardless of location on the planet. And you can rest assured that these materials used pass stringent OEM standards and expectations.

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

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