90 & 110 Bikini Hood - Black - EXT206-6BKC

Please choose the TD5/TD4 (post 2000) Bikini if you have the TD5 Header Rail fitted to your vehicle.

Defender Bikini Hood, Great summer top that's so simple to fit as a sun shade and shower top, very stylish and great fun.

Our skilled staff understand exactly what is required and ensure that all our hoods are made with care and attention to detail.

Quality Canvas Canvas is the new benchmark set by Exmoor Trim when using a 100% natural Cotton fibre. Canvas has many pitfalls and by using modern manufacturing techniques and proofing we have reproduced the original colour, greatly reduced shrinkage and retained all the crucial features that all our customers have come to expect from an Exmoor Trim Hood.

Please note: This hood will only fit this later type of screen rail. 

We use a high-grade window to reduce the risk of cracking or smoking and all our windows are edge finished with the correct tape that was used in production to finish the inside face.

All the buckles and tips are solid brass and we only use nickel plated brass eyelets. 

All our 90” Defender Post 2000 Full Hoods have a Large rear window as standard and we also offer the option of “WSW” With Side Windows. Whichever version you choose we make sure that the same rollup straps are used which enable you to roll up the sides and the rear panels when required, a truly great way to enjoy a Land Rover.

Please note that as with all Short Wheelbase hoods if you choose the WSW option it has one window per side panel so a total of three windows.

Cotton Canvas Care

Cotton canvas hoods have been a standard feature on Land Rovers since they first appeared in 1948.  It is a hardwearing and durable material, but requires proper care to get the best results.

Canvas is a traditional product made from 100% natural cotton fibre.  It is dyed to add colour and then treated to provide protection against rot, fungus and UV damage.

The canvas weave is designed to allow a certain amount of shrinkage along the length of a roll, approximately 2%.

Shrinkage is a natural and unavoidable characteristic of canvas.  You will notice on first fitting, your hood it appears a little baggy.  As the hood shrinks it will settle to the shape of your vehicle to create a snug fit.  However, if the hood tension is not correctly maintained it will continue to shrink to the point it will no longer fit properly.

Following a few simple steps will ensure your hood fits correctly for many years.

Keeping a hood correctly tensioned is extremely important.  Tension is applied to the hood using webbing straps and ropes.  Starting from the front, the hood is secured above the windscreen. The front set of roof straps can be pulled tight around the front support hoop.  Then, moving to the back of the vehicle, the rear curtain is secured in place and tensioned with the straps that come down to the body capping. The final step is to position the side curtains and tighten the ropes along the bottom edge.

Wetting the hood and allowing it to naturally dry, will cause the hood to shrink and conform to the shape of you vehicle.  If possible this should be done a few times when the hood is new.

Ensuring the hood is correctly tensioned before it dries is very important, especially in the first four weeks.

If tension is not kept on these panels, especially when the hood is wet, the hood will creep forward. It is very difficult once a hood has been allowed to shrink to stretch it back again. Try not to keep the hood sides and rear curtains rolled up at night when the hood will get damp or leave the rear curtain rolled up when it’s raining.  If the hood does get wet with the side rolled up, try to get it tied back down and tensioned before it dries.  

Allowing the hood to dry out with the sides rolled up is a classic problem and many owners are surprised how quickly this shrinkage can occur.

To ensure the longevity of your hood, we recommend applying a coat of canvas proofer such as Nikwax or Fabsil every 6 to 12 months.

Canvas should be cleaned by hand with warm water and soft brush or cloth.  Do not use detergent and do not be tempted to pressure wash you hood.