Textured paint tops

[mopar48291@xxxxxxx]

For the '59 models, a "Scotch Grain" treatment was 
available for the rear portion of the Southampton tops. 
The effect was like a vinyl or leather padded top, but 
using a textured paint.   This was a separate option 
from the Silvercrest stainless steel forward roof 
treatment.  I believe '59 was the only year Scotch Grain 
was available as an option.  The same paint was 
available at your favorite auto parts store by the mid-
60's as a "vinyl top-in-a-can" dress up.

I've seen 2 '60 LeBarons (and a '61 Fleetwood) with very 
nicely fitted vinyl tops.  As you know on the '60 
LeBaron, there is no trim where the top meets the body 
which would be a logical break for either a painted or 
vinyl top.  These cars had a very nicely fitted trim 
piece to anchor the lower edge of the vinyl top.  I 
thought it looked too nice for your average upholstery 
shop to make up and I wonder if those cars weren't sent 
to someone like Derham for fitting.

Cheers,
Roger