Possible advantage of MIC tops

[MississippiMule]

First, let me say I got the Base with the MIC top, and I prefer that to a painted top, but this comment is true regardless of bias.

I just glanced out an upstairs window and saw my 4Runner from above in afternoon light and realized for the first time I have many dings on the roof. Hail? Walnuts? Not even sure. The hood has zero. So I conclude the roof is a thinner or more malleable metal than the hood.

I then thought about how probably hail or whatever won’t damage the MIC top.

This is my theory. Plenty of time for theories while I wait.

Unrelated:

This photo from 1978 shows my dad’s 1976 Bronco, which I still have. The orange 1978 Renegade CJ-7 with Levi’s package was my mom’s. This was a meet-up with a bunch of other folks before heading out to explore trails all day.

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[Toccoa]

A Modular top or soft-top wouldn’t get dings either.

 

[1979]

The biggest advantage is that it won’t show scratches from tree branches like a black painted top would.

 

[DeltaBravo]

its a top. its meant to be taken off. Dont you boys remember high school?

 

[Toccoa]

its a top. its meant to be taken off. Dont you boys remember high school?

 

[LiquidIQ]

After all the hail storms in recent history in Colorado, being virtually hail-proof was a big plus for me with the MIC top. I don't know how the soft top would hold up against softball-sized hail like they had in Colorado Springs a few years ago though.

 

[The Dmv]

First, let me say I got the Base with the MIC top, and I prefer that to a painted top, but this comment is true regardless of bias.

I just glanced out an upstairs window and saw my 4Runner from above in afternoon light and realized for the first time I have many dings on the roof. Hail? Walnuts? Not even sure. The hood has zero. So I conclude the roof is a thinner or more malleable metal than the hood.

I then thought about how probably hail or whatever won’t damage the MIC top.

This is my theory. Plenty of time for theories while I wait.

Unrelated:

This photo from 1978 shows my dad’s 1976 Bronco, which I still have. The orange 1978 Renegade CJ-7 with Levi’s package was my mom’s. This was a meet-up with a bunch of other folks before heading out to explore trails all day.

Awesome pic, got a current one of the ‘76?

 

[Mustang Mike]

I don’t like the painted roof or the painted fender flairs, same for on the wrangler looks off to me

 

[Crimpcap]

The best thing about MIC top is I get my Bronco in 2021. Second best is when it is off and in the garage who cares it is MIC.

 

[North7]

After all the hail storms in recent history in Colorado, being virtually hail-proof was a big plus for me with the MIC top. I don't know how the soft top would hold up against softball-sized hail like they had in Colorado Springs a few years ago though.

I went looking for pics of Texas hail damage, the stuff I have to watch out for, and I came across a Lite Brite video of all things, when they are not doing Jeep/Bronco videos they are actually car insurance appraisers.




Texas Hail:

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[Erock]

Love the air mattress pic...

 

[XirallicBolts]

Too bad he couldn't just put it in that garage ...

 

[Erock]

Too bad he couldn't just put it in that garage ...

You’re no fun...

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

First, let me say I got the Base with the MIC top, and I prefer that to a painted top, but this comment is true regardless of bias.


I then thought about how probably hail or whatever won’t damage the MIC top.

Left the pic in, just because of it's 70's awesomeness.

Since the painted Mod top isn't metal, I think the hail damage concern is moot. However, there is the trail scratching concern.

I went with MIC, and figure if I hate it, I'll have it painted, or plasti dipped, or something - most likely white. Having driven a JK with a molded top for 13 years, I think we're going to find the MICs very practical in a functional way (painted vs ABS flares are a similar discussion). Besides wind noise n the front two corners of a 13 year old top, the only problem I have had is the passenger freedom panel getting water in it during heavy rains (which I think I have now sealed).

Since the supplier is having so much trouble with the Mods, maybe they aren't so practical ... maybe MIC is the way to go. Especially if you intend to use the Bronco.

 

[North7]

Too bad he couldn't just put it in that garage ...

Exactly, some forum member last week said our Bronco's were intended to be our 4th, 5th, or 6th play vehicle. I'm not sure what that person's garage or bank account looks like but I own two vehicles in North Texas for my standard 2 car suburbia garage.

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