New defender 90 owner - soft top hood question

Hello everyone. I am a new Defender owner and am hoping for a little advice.

After several years of pestering my buddy I bought my dream defender from him two years ago. It's a 90, 7 seat, V8, convertible with power steering. The hood is starting to fall apart at the seams (literally!) and I need to replace it. I live in Switzerland and the winters can be pretty tough so I want the best quality out there. Who are the best suppliers? Any recommendations?

Thanks, Mike

@mikehump

If I was you , I would call these two:

Exmoor trim and All wheel trim, have a chat with them and see what they can provide you with.

Cheers

+1 for All Wheel Trim.
Excellent fit, weather proof, no leeks mohair tilt over int/ext roll cage - Top Quality and good people too!

I have been using Exmoor for the past 7 years or so, I have gone through 3 hoods, they shrink very quickly, they fade quickly and they fall apart after about 3 years. If I were you, living where you live, I would be looking at a genuine hood or a military one, I believe some military hoods also have insulating?

With you not being on the doorstop you want to make sure you are buying a quality product.
Don't know what type of material your existing hood is but if it is traditional canvas then I can recommend both Undercover Covers (UC) and All Wheel Trim (AWT).

My previous hood was from UC and that lasted about 15-years with just a single re-proofing and a couple of new straps, when I got rid it was worn but still in useable condition and I sold it to someone who wanted it for greenlaning etc.
The only reason I didn't replace with another hood from UC was because they were so awful to deal with so I went to AWT (turns out AWT are the same people I bought my 101FC hood from 25-years ago). My AWT hood has been on for 2-years now and is still almost like new.

Both companies were willing to incorporate a few little modifications at negligible cost so have a good think before you order as it is easier to build these in during manufacture than afterwards (additional straps, additional layers at certain points etc).

Litch said:

With you not being on the doorstop you want to make sure you are buying a quality product.
Don't know what type of material your existing hood is but if it is traditional canvas then I can recommend both Undercover Covers (UC) and All Wheel Trim (AWT).

My previous hood was from UC and that lasted about 15-years with just a single re-proofing and a couple of new straps, when I got rid it was worn but still in useable condition and I sold it to someone who wanted it for greenlaning etc.
The only reason I didn't replace with another hood from UC was because they were so awful to deal with so I went to AWT (turns out AWT are the same people I bought my 101FC hood from 25-years ago). My AWT hood has been on for 2-years now and is still almost like new.

Both companies were willing to incorporate a few little modifications at negligible cost so have a good think before you order as it is easier to build these in during manufacture than afterwards (additional straps, additional layers at certain points etc).

View attachment 191008

Click to expand...

I would second undercover covers if you are looking for a traditional canvas tilt. Were easy to deal with and is very good quality.

Undercover covers or all wheel trim, I currently have an all wheel trim hood on and it’s superb, been on 3 years and hasn’t shrunk yet

Thank you all for your advice - much appreciated! I will try UC and AWT for pricing.

Litch said:

With you not being on the doorstop you want to make sure you are buying a quality product.
Don't know what type of material your existing hood is but if it is traditional canvas then I can recommend both Undercover Covers (UC) and All Wheel Trim (AWT).

My previous hood was from UC and that lasted about 15-years with just a single re-proofing and a couple of new straps, when I got rid it was worn but still in useable condition and I sold it to someone who wanted it for greenlaning etc.
The only reason I didn't replace with another hood from UC was because they were so awful to deal with so I went to AWT (turns out AWT are the same people I bought my 101FC hood from 25-years ago). My AWT hood has been on for 2-years now and is still almost like new.

Both companies were willing to incorporate a few little modifications at negligible cost so have a good think before you order as it is easier to build these in during manufacture than afterwards (additional straps, additional layers at certain points etc).

View attachment 191008

Click to expand...

Is it just me or does that look like its tailing off at the rear?