chip-powell

I'm trying to find out the actual name for part of my convertible top. It's that bead of fabric, on the outside, above the rear window that runs from one side of the car to the other.

The staples on mine are starting to let go and I want to replace it, but I have no idea what it's called. The top is still fine. It's just this one piece. Any upholstery guys/gals out there with some ideas?

oldcutlass

I think its called a roof molding. It covers the joint where the front and rear portions of the top are joined together.

mrolds69

It's known as the wire-on. They are on ebay. Google convertible top wire-on.

BangScreech4-4-2

Will defer to others, but I've always referred to it as "welting".

m371961

X2 wire on. Use stainless staples.

chip-powell

Thanks guys. As usual, I learn something new every time that I log in here.

Fun71

I couldn't find stainless staples when I put my top on so I used Monel staples instead.

deadeyejedi

ive seen it refered to as windlace as well as the above suggestions.