Good Convertible Top Shop

[FLi GLi]

Looking for a place in the DC Metro area (DC/VA/MD... I'll drive if their work is good) that does good work on convertible tops. Any suggestions/recommendations?

Many thanks,

FLi

[beckley]

i'd stay away from adler and mandel in rockville. i had a lot of problems with them installing a new top on my e30. i ended going back to them 4 different times just to get the job done correctly.

jim

[SpongeBob]

If you want to come this far, Northwest BMW did a perfect job on Senior Moment. Total replacement thanks to the neighbor who wanted my radar detector....


Not sure what it will cost with member discount, because the Geico paid for mine.

Sponge Bob

[FLi GLi]

i'd stay away from adler and mandel in rockville. i had a lot of problems with them installing a new top on my e30. i ended going back to them 4 different times just to get the job done correctly.

jim

Thanks. It's always good to know who not to go to.

Anyone with DC metro recommendations?

[FLi GLi]

If you want to come this far, Northwest BMW did a perfect job on Senior Moment. Total replacement thanks to the neighbor who wanted my radar detector....


Not sure what it will cost with member discount, because the Geico paid for mine.

Sponge Bob

I'm looking for an idie place that specializes in tops and is reasonably priced. No offense, but if i wanted to bend over and take it up where the sun don't shine, I could do that much closer to home .

Thanks for the tip, though.

FLi

[John in VA]

Try Joe's Upholstery on Patrick Street in Frederick MD. The owner's name is Don. He is a great guy.

Interior work at Joe's

[FLi GLi]

Try Joe's Upholstery on Patrick Street in Frederick MD. The owner's name is Don. He is a great guy.

Interior work at Joe's

Cool. Thank you!

FLi

[Indy Red M3]

LIMS in Tyson's Corner is good. . Good for tops and seats.
703-893-7373

[FLi GLi]

LIMS in Tyson's Corner is good. . Good for tops and seats.
703-893-7373

Thank you sir!!

FLi

[John in VA]

LIMS in Tyson's Corner is good. . Good for tops and seats. 703-893-7373

I recently heard that the shop was sold/Lim no longer worked there, and the quality of workmanship had dropped off. Any other info/recent experiences?

[FLi GLi]

I recently heard that the shop was sold/Lim no longer worked there, and the quality of workmanship had dropped off. Any other info/recent experiences?

Yes. I called Lims in Tysons and ended up taking my car there. An Oriental man took care of me, I'm assuming it was Lim. Did an excellent job and I was surprised (pleasantly) at the price. I highly recommend and would go back to him again for any future top work I may need.

Cheers and thanks to everyone for their suggestions!

FLi

[gmufiji]

Hello, does anyone have the number for LIMs? I have a small tear in my driver's seat, and I wanted to see how much he would charge to fix it. Are there any other places you would recommend?

Thanks,

Kevin

[John in VA]

Hello, does anyone have the number for LIMs?...
Thanks,
Kevin

The number was 703-893-7373 - not sure if it has changed.

[gmufiji]

Thanks for the number. I just noticed it was also posted a few posts above. Guess that's what happens when you skim too fast.

Kevin

[MikeL1999]

Many years ago got some consultation on a Dodge convertible rear window (got rid of car before I replaced it..). At that time, the elder Mr. Lim was in charge. Now his son and his former Manager are running it...had two items done on my 328iC...the rear sail plastic thingys and (well - his fault) a new rear window. Excellent...