'78 CEII "Sand" white top source?

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If ever there was a case for striking when the iron was hot, this is it. A decade ago, I had a line on a top for my CEII. The CEII had what was called a "sand" top. Sand referenced the texture more than the color (color was an off-white similar to old GM or old Ford white (probably closer to Ford white)). Fast forward ten years (sounds like a line from Pink Floyd), and that source is no more. Chucks is doing pinpoint, as is everyone else it seems. Anyone recently have luck matching up (at least closely) the texture and color of the orig CEII tops? If so, man I'd like to hear it. If not, looks like pinpoint for me. Thanks.

A bit too much of a close up of my orig material:

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'78 SB CEII In Progress.

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Is this CEII a reference to a convertible Beetle or Bay window Bus?
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Super Beetle. Anyway, disregard. I've been pouring over the interwebs for days. Just pulled the trigger and went with pinpoint in Ford white. Not the texture I wanted, but the color is pretty spot-on. Was a time you could get Haartz Cabriolet Vinyl in a texture that was pretty close, but the color was very bright white. Now it seems it is no longer available for the late supers and/or only available by the yard (no pre-fab tops). Too white and the "tan" seems too tan. So, done and done. However, I did request sample from Haartz, so if they show up, and either the tan or white is close, then I suppose I could get a custom jobby. Pinpoint for now (or forever).

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'78 SB CEII In Progress.

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For others that may travel along this path. Here's Ford White in pinpoint (what Chuck had recommended at one time):

Here's a further back shot of the orig material. Still washed out by the cam, but it's an off-white and has faded more to white over the years.

Should be close enough. At least my top boot is orig and in great shape. Ford White should be pretty close to an exact match to that.
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Yes Virginia, beer can make you smarter.

'78 SB CEII In Progress.