MIC Hardtop vs Modular Painted

[Sascrotch]

MIC top looks better than black on every paint option except for AMB, and AMB is the worst color.

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[da_jokker]

So my WT is probably going to be a 2022 (allocations, supply chain, etc)

I was good with the MIC, good with my complimentary color choice (Silver), and great on the discounted $1.9.

Now I'm wondering if I should get the Modular Top? I think the only unknown factor for me is the quality. Do we think the MIC is "cheap" or is the Mod more expensive simply because of the extra window removals and the Paint?

 

[Pdaddy]

With the Modular being more $ and 50% heavier, one would have to think it’s a more substantial roof and more sound proof

 

[BigBend1]

I stopped by a body shop today that does some pretty custom stuff on top of the normal insurance to ask about painting the top. He said that he wouldn't want to attempt it. He said one little chip and the paint just starts peeling off the textured material. His best guess, it would look OK for a year. He recommended I go the the LineX guy and have it painted, they can pretty much match any color with that stuff he thinks. Obviously the LineX will have texture. That seems the way to go to get my white top.

I have heard from several folks considering Line X, the only problem is that depending on how tightly the roof panel fit, Line X being a bit thicker it could be very problematic in getting the roof panels to fit properly, if at all and would also be problematic in leaking issues.

 

[NotAnonymous]

With the Modular being more $ and 50% heavier, one would have to think it’s a more substantial roof and more sound proof

That added heft is why I'm eyeing the Mod top too if I can swing it within my budget. Hell, I'm already gonna be pushed into MY22 anyway.

 

[broadicustomworks]

I have heard from several folks considering Line X, the only problem is that depending on how tightly the roof panel fit, Line X being a bit thicker it could be very problematic in getting the roof panels to fit properly, if at all and would also be problematic in leaking issues.

In doing Jeep Tops I can tell you that the only way to avoid interference is to take some color that matches the color you are going with on the top and spray that on the inside surfaces (while masking off every millimeter of the seal of course) where panels overlap and latch, and in tight areas.
Spray the material as you normally would, but avoid piling it up on the edges where panels meet.
The pre-sprayed areas blend in just fine and everything still fits as it should.

 

[jntaylor1701]

So my WT is probably going to be a 2022 (allocations, supply chain, etc)

I was good with the MIC, good with my complimentary color choice (Silver), and great on the discounted $1.9.

Now I'm wondering if I should get the Modular Top? I think the only unknown factor for me is the quality. Do we think the MIC is "cheap" or is the Mod more expensive simply because of the extra window removals and the Paint?

For me, its the Modular or Bust. To be able to roll down the windows, take the front panels off AND the rear quarter windows will help create a good wind flow and reduce the wind baffling.

I hate having to wait MORE for this top. I may just keep the soft top and get the Modular separately from Ford. I may not have things like a defroster but I can live with that.

 

[jrstorm1007]

For me, its the Modular or Bust. To be able to roll down the windows, take the front panels off AND the rear quarter windows will help create a good wind flow and reduce the wind baffling.

I hate having to wait MORE for this top. I may just keep the soft top and get the Modular separately from Ford. I may not have things like a defroster but I can live with that.

I'm not sure I can go without rear defroster and wiper on a DD. Sure sideviews work, but it's nothing like just looking out the back.

 

[da_jokker]

For me, its the Modular or Bust. To be able to roll down the windows, take the front panels off AND the rear quarter windows will help create a good wind flow and reduce the wind baffling.

I hate having to wait MORE for this top. I may just keep the soft top and get the Modular separately from Ford. I may not have things like a defroster but I can live with that.

The Mod Top I thought was late availability, but that is late 2021...as of recent that really is not late since the rest of us are having to wait to 22.

So the Black top may not be that much MORE of a delay.

 

[Vigor]

They do not match. The fenders are darker.

I'd just like to add here for all
If you take a look at jeeps. Very rarely if ever do the fenders match the top. It's not like Ford is being contrarian by not having them match

 

[Bronc-O]

The Mod Top I thought was late availability, but that is late 2021...as of recent that really is not late since the rest of us are having to wait to 22.

So the Black top may not be that much MORE of a delay.

A source close to Ford stated on Blue Oval, they are now expected "Septemberish" (his word).

 

[Vigor]

So my WT is probably going to be a 2022 (allocations, supply chain, etc)

I was good with the MIC, good with my complimentary color choice (Silver), and great on the discounted $1.9.

Now I'm wondering if I should get the Modular Top? I think the only unknown factor for me is the quality. Do we think the MIC is "cheap" or is the Mod more expensive simply because of the extra window removals and the Paint?

Wildtrak is not late availablity. They just don't have enough of them to meet the perceived demand of the wildtrak

 

[BD1]

The gray vs the black where the window meets the top bothers me....

 

[Used2jeep]

The gray vs the black where the window meets the top bothers me....

I had never noticed that before. It must be part of the top because of the frameless door.

 

[Toccoa]

I had never noticed that before. It must be part of the top because of the frameless door.

Nope. Part of the roll bar.

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