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PRO-RATED WARRANTY INFORMATION
All Mac's convertible Tops, Glass and Plastic Windows, Tonneau Covers, Headliners, Top Boots and related products 
are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time of shipment from our plant. We offer a 
pro-rated warranty for our products based on the type of topping in which our product is made, and the length
of time our product has been installed. We guarantee our workmanship, and offer protection against failure in  
toppings such as cracking, delamination, severe discoloration (except lighter colors of GR German Cloth toppings for 
which no warranty is available) during the warranty periods listed below. 
Should more than one warranty use be required, the terms of each subsequent use will be based on the date of original 
purchase. The warranty period is not extended when a warranty replacement product is installed. (Submitting the new
warranty card packed with the warranty replacement product will not extend the warranty period.)
Our Warranty does not cover damage caused to our products by failure to properly operate a convertible top and glass
or plastic window by not following the procedures outlined in your owner’s manual. Our warranty furthermore does not
cover any damage caused by abuse whether accidental or intentional, or damage which may occur during installation 
of our products; or caused by failure to use or replace side cables, rain rails or other original components; or by use of 
improper cleaning techniques or cleaners.
Our warranty is based on the warranties offered by auto manufacturers for new convertibles, 3 years for tops and glass 
windows (depending on the topping in which it is made shown below.) We stand behind our products, and while we must
protect against abuse and negligence, customer satisfaction is always the number one priority of our Warranty policy.
GLASS WINDOWS
There is no warranty against breakage of glass windows since we have no control over the use and treatment of glass 
windows during or after installation. We do however offer a 3 year Warranty against failure of the bond of the sport
topping to the glass, or failure in the topping that would cause the glass window not to operate correctly. Folding glass 
windows which use our Flex-Hinge, U.S. Patent 4,799,727, as well as our tops with glass window and glass window 
upgrades for Mazda MX-5 Miata, are also guaranteed for three years from date of installation.
CONVERTIBLE TOPS
American Made Vinyl Sport Toppings:
CG - 36 oz. Bison (Crush Grain) single texture vinyl……….………................................ 3 Years
CM - Cami Double Coated Vinyl (for 7349, 7350 Tops)................................................. 3 Years
JD, JP - Isuzu (JD), Suzuki (JP), Denim Backing Vinyl................................................. 3 Years
KV - 36 oz. Deluxe Supreme Pinpoint Grain Single Texture Vinyl.................................. 3 Years
RC, RS - Robbins 38 oz. Cabrio Grain and Robbins 38 oz. 
Escort Grain Single Texture Vinyls............................................................................. 3 Years
CH - 36 oz. Chrysler Crush Grain Single Texture Vinyl................................................. 3 Years
SS - 36 oz. Chrysler Vinyl Sailcloth Single Texture Vinyl.............................................. 3 Years
EC, EV - Euro Vinyls Run on Black Polyester/Cotton Backing...................................... 3 Years
HV Twill Grain Vinyl with Black Polyester or Gray Polyester/Cotton Backing…….……… 3 Years
Imported Vinyl Sport Toppings:
BS - Original British Everflex Vinyl…..………………………………………...................... 1 Year
American and Imported Cloth Sport Toppings
SF - Robbins Sun-Fast¨ Cloth with Polyester or Cotton backings.................................. 3 Years
SG, TW - Robbins Sun-Fast "G"¨, Haartz Twillfast Cloth with Tan or Black 
Polyester or Polyester/Cotton blend, dobby backing.................................................... 3 Years
ST - Haartz Stayfast Cloth. No Warranty against ballooning, or creasing........................ 3 Years
LM - Haartz Landmark Cloth topping with gray polyester/cotton blend backing….………. *3 Years
*No Warranty against creasing.
A5, A5S - Sonnenland German Cloth with Black 100% Polyester Dobby backing….…… 3 Years
GN - Sonnenland Plus German Cloth for 2042R Tops, with Black 100% 
Polyester Dobby backing…….……………………………………………………………….. 3 Years
GR - Sonnenland Classic German Cloth with Cotton Dobby backing............................. *1 Year
*No Warranty against fading or discoloration in light colors.
HEADLINERS, TOP BOOTS, PLASTIC WINDOWS and TONNEAU COVERS
We offer a one year Warranty for these products regardless of the specialty vinyl or type of sport topping in which they 
are made.
WARNING:  Damage caused by failure to properly operate a Convertible Top, Tonneau Cover, etc. is the sole 
responsibility of the purchaser. Most damage of this nature occurs when convertibles are loaned to friends or relatives 
who are unfamiliar with convertibles. An example of this type of damage is when late MGB tops tear because the 
fasteners were not released before the top was lowered. The most common cause of Glass Window breakage is 
obstruction of the glass during raising or lowering. Before lowering any Convertible Top make sure the storage 
compartment is free of any foreign object such as beach towels, school books, toys, etc. In convertibles with soft wells 
(pouch type storage compartments) be sure nothing is underlying the well, and that everything in the trunk is secured. 
(Spare tires, tools, cartons, etc., can shift and cause problems the next time the top is lowered or raised.)
Other causes of glass breakage can be metal top frame components which are out of alignment. If you notice any 
irregular movement, stiffness, or other problem in lowering or raising your top, immediately take your convertible to an 
automotive Trim and Upholstery Shop, or if your convertible is still under new car warranty, to the dealer to have the 
frame mechanism inspected. One last cause of Glass Window breakage in late model convertibles is the poor design 
of rear seats. Over time in some new convertibles the rear seat backrest can be bent out of shape, and as a result Glass 
Window can snag on the rear seat backrest and shatter when the top is raised or lowered.
We recommend strongly that you always watch carefully as you raise and lower your convertible top and glass rear 
window to avoid experiencing the sorts of problems described above.
Exclusions From Limited Warranty 
Knots and Minor Blemishes, Direction of Weave in Cloth Toppings: Small knots and blemishes can occur in all cloth 
toppings due to limitations in the capabilities of the looms which weave the cloth.
We cut our tops to obtain optimum stretch for decks, quarters and reinforcements to insure the best fit and long service 
life. However when we cut cloth toppings with directional weaves such as the twill weaves used in our Sun-Fast "G", 
Twillfast, or German Cloth toppings, decks and quarters may have weaves cut in different directions to obtain the best fit 
for our products.
Normal Color Fading and Shrinkage: All sport toppings, vinyl or cloth, will experience some color fading and normal 
shrinkage over time. Mac's cannot be held responsible for this unavoidable "aging" process.
Damage Caused by Worn or Defective Top Frames, Flawed Design of Tops and Top Frames by OEM Manufac-
turers: Mac's is not responsible for damage to our products, or to the convertibles on which they are installed,
resulting from worn, bent or otherwise defective top frames; or defective or missing straps, pads, cables, deep well liner,
or other components.
Examples: 1987-95 LeBaron, 1989 Mustang, 1987-95 BMW 3-Series, 1990-94 Capri, 1990-2002 Mercedes SL
convertibles may have problems which are inherent in the basic design, for which we cannot be held responsible.
Vehicle manufacturers generally have TSB's (Technical Service Bulletins) for many inherent problems with a vehicle. 
TSB's outline problems and will generally recommend a solution, although sometimes temporary.
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Damage Caused by failure to install side cables or other components; or Improper Installation: Mac's cannot be 
held responsible for damage to our products, or to top frame, interior, body, or other area of the convertible; caused by
failure to use, correctly install or replace side or rear cables, weatherseals, rain rails, top, quarter pads, straps or
fasteners or other components installed as original equipment by the convertible manufacturer. Mac's furthermore is
not responsible for damage to our products or the convertible on which they are installed caused by use of incorrect
tools or improper installation procedures.
Improper Cleaning or Customer Abuse: Any damage to our products caused by improper cleaning techniques, or 
use of inappropriate cleaning solutions or solvents; or damage caused by customer abuse whether accidental or 
intentional, is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Plastic Windows: We offer no warranty for plastic windows because no clear flexible plastic exists that can stand the 
effects of the harmful effects of UV light, and the atmospheric chemicals that are found in smog, smoke, dust, etc. 
Frequent cleaning however will prolong the service life of plastic windows. Consult our Tradition of Excellence Brochure 
for tips to prolong service life.
Zippers, Fasteners and other Hardware: Always treat zippers and fasteners with care since No Warranty is available 
from zipper or fastener manufacturers. For all convertible tops with zipper windows, always unlatch top at front before 
unzipping, or zipping window closed, except for 1990-97 Mazda Miata Glass Window Tops and Glass Window 
Upgrades. We can guarantee only that zippers and fasteners were free of defects at the time of shipment, since we 
have no control over their use during or after installation.
Thread: Threads currently offered do not offer the color fastness of vinyls, Mac's Sun-Fast, Sun-Fast "G", or Haartz 
Twillfast cloth sport toppings; and will fade over time. Our black thread offers the highest resistance to fading over any 
black thread in use, but may fade slightly over time.
Additional Terms and Conditions
Alteration or Modification of our Products: Any alteration, modification, substitution of components, etc. that in any 
manner alters the appearance or the way in which our products function, automatically voids our Warranty protection.
Disclaimer: We cannot be held responsible for damage caused by Acts of God such as floods, hail storms, tornadoes, 
earthquakes, etc. There are no additional warranties or guarantees expressed or implied, beyond what is described 
above. We furthermore do not authorize others to make any claims of merchantability, warranty, fitness, etc., of our 
products other than what is described above.
Mac's limited warranty applies to the original purchaser of our products. Any sale or transfer of the vehicle to another 
party may void our warranty. For the Limited Warranty to be valid the warranty card in the box should be completed and 
returned to us. A copy of the retail invoice from the automotive trim and upholstery shop clearly indicating the Mac's 
product which was installed on your vehicle, should be submitted with any warranty claim. In the event that the warranty
card has been lost, your retail invoice can be used to substantiate your claim.
Convertible Owner Warranty Claim Procedures
Should a defect be found in any of our products any warranty adjustment made will be pro-rated based on the length of 
time our product has been installed. All requests for warranty claims by convertible owners must be directed to 
the automotive trim and upholstery shop, or automotive specialist where our product(s) were installed and/or 
purchased. The shop will, in turn, contact our distributor from whom our product was ordered, who will forward the 
request to us.
Our policy is that any warranty adjustment made will be pro-rated based on length of time our product was installed. 
Products in which a defect is found will be repaired or replaced at our option. While this is not required in all instances, 
Mac's reserves the right to insist that items for which warranty claims have been made be returned to us for inspection 
before any adjustment is made. A copy of the retail invoice from the automotive trim and upholstery shop that installed 
our product(s) on your convertible, or invoice from the automotive specialist where it was purchased, clearly stating the 
use of our Mac's products, should be submitted with any warranty claim. We stand behind our products, and 
Customer satisfaction is always the number one priority of our Warranty policy.
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