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This Family-Run Manufacturer is Raising the Bar for Convertible Tops

July 18, 2025 By Johnny Dekirmendjian

The Hog Ring - This Family-Run Manufacturer is Raising the Bar for Convertible Tops

In today’s aftermarket, where mass production and offshore outsourcing are the norm, it’s rare to find a company doing things differently — let alone better. But OEM+ Auto Tops, based in North Hollywood, California, has built its reputation on precisely that: restoring craftsmanship, care and consistency to convertible top manufacturing. … [Read more...] about This Family-Run Manufacturer is Raising the Bar for Convertible Tops

How OEM+ Encourages Professional Installation of Convertible Tops

January 28, 2025 By Johnny Dekirmendjian

The Hog Ring - How OEM+ Encourages Professional Installation of Convertible Tops

In recent years, the DIY approach to replacement convertible top installation has become popular. With YouTube tutorials at everyone's fingertips, many car owners have tried to replace their soft tops themselves — often with disastrous outcomes. … [Read more...] about How OEM+ Encourages Professional Installation of Convertible Tops

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