A detachable, lightweight panel containing a transparent window, typically made of flexible plastic or rigid acrylic, used in place of roll-up windows on older roadsters and sports cars. These panels slot into the doors or body tub to provide weather protection when the soft top is erected. They are notorious for leaking in heavy rain and flapping at higher speeds.
Heard on the job
The customer wants the original canvas sidescreens reconditioned for his Triumph TR3 before the rainy season.
Insider tip
Fitting sidescreens often requires adjusting the mounting brackets on the door caps to ensure they seal properly against the windshield frame and the convertible top.
Also heard as
- side curtain