Mesh or solid bimini top?

[PearlJamFanLV]

I live in Las Vegas and was wondering what type of top to get. I have a 2 door hard top. Driving around with doors on and top panels removed is so much fun, but I certainly need something to stop the direct sunlight. What are most of you using? I want a mesh but don't want it too bright. But then again a solid top there is no ambient light.

Has anyone tried both?

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[zedster]

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[PearlJamFanLV]

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Yes, I planned on using them. Was just curious as to pros and cons of mesh or solid.

 

[da_jokker]

I have anything for the Bronco yet, but for my Wrangler I went mesh. It blocks a ton of light, yet still gives you that feeling of open air because you get sunlight and wind through it.

Now admittedly, with the Bronco it's a much larger area (at least in the four-door) But to me putting a solid top on kind of defeats the purpose unless you are trying to keep rain out.

And again I don't know about the Broncos specific, but with my Wrangler my mesh stays on even when I put the freedom panels back in. So the mesh allows me to actually see through them and I can use that area for storage (light items of course)

 

[Dadsquatch]

I went mesh over solid canvas. I still wanted it to seem open air. Plus the mesh allows air to pass through more, for more breeze and less flapping.

 

[djp]

Canvas = BroncoCanvasBimini.com

Mesh = Jtops or if you dont like the adhesive around your roll cage then GearShade

 

[Area51BS]

I have neither. But getting mesh for reasons stated. I also want a solid insulated style from dirty dog. For a few reasons. Less noise on long trips as it supposedly cuts down in noise. And want to see if it helps with 97 degree heat this summer in FL. Not so much that it has a high R value but it might block a little bit more heat when idle and no cooling effect of air flow over the OEM top when driving.

 

[adamruiz2001]

I went mesh over solid canvas. I still wanted it to seem open air. Plus the mesh allows air to pass through more, for more breeze and less flapping.

LOL bro, for a second, I read it as you installed a mesh top over a solid top, I was straching my head like, why the hell would one do such a thing, man, I have been at work to long today and need to go home

 

[Dmorty217]

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100% I live in SW Florida and it gets hot AF here real soon. It makes a huge difference in direct sunlight. A solid top would make a horrible flapping noise while driving

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Mesh
- no Bimini is protecting you from rain.
- mesh gives you sun protection and airflow for ventilation in the heat

 

[Dadsquatch]

LOL bro, for a second, I read it as you installed a mesh top over a solid top, I was straching my head like, why the hell would one do such a thing, man, I have been at work to long today and need to go home

Haha. Totally can see why you would think that. Guess it could be interpreted differently, lol. You know what I meant now.

 

[amazingjason]

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So you install it mostly permanently and don’t remove it when you want the occasional full convertible experience?

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[zedster]

So you install it mostly permanently and don’t remove it when you want the occasional full convertible experience?

Jason

Si!

 

[TriggerTX]

Had both for my D90. Used the solid almost all the time. I never used the full top, like ever. I got caught in enough popup thunderstorms in Texas to learn. I'll still get wet but with a solid top at least I'm not completely soaked through nor is all the stuff I'm carrying. Haven't made the decision on the Bronco. Likely go mesh as if rain looks imminent I can pop the front panels on pretty quick.

 

[AZMikeL]

Mesh - I have the gear shade installed and leave it in all the time. Also a hat of some sort as I'm folicly challenged on top!

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