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Car shade repairs and re-covering
New covers for old frames, frame repairs and a full tidy-up for tired car shades, whoever built them.
Can old car shades be repaired?
Yes. Tarpo repairs car shades in Kenya: we replace torn or faded covers, re-tension sagging fabric, fix or replace damaged frame members and repaint steel. Often a new cover on a sound frame costs far less than a new shade. We also upgrade old shade net to waterproof net, PVC or acrylic.
What we repair
- Torn, faded or brittle covers, replaced like-for-like or upgraded
- Sagging fabric re-tensioned or re-made
- Bent or rusted frame members repaired or replaced
- Steel cleaned and repainted
- Loose fixings, base plates and tie rods made safe
How a repair works
- Send photos on WhatsApp or book a visit
- We inspect the frame and measure the cover
- Our sales team sends a repair quote
- We make the new cover in our workshop and fit it on site
Repair questions
Do you repair car shades built by other companies?
Yes. We inspect the frame first; if it is sound, we re-cover it, and if not, we recommend repairs or a replacement.
Is re-covering cheaper than a new car shade?
Usually, yes. If the frame is in good condition, a new cover costs much less than a full new shade.
Can I upgrade from shade net to PVC?
Often, yes, but PVC is heavier and catches more wind, so we check the frame and foundations first.
How quickly can you repair a shade?
Once you approve the quote, most re-covers are made in our workshop and fitted within days, weather permitting.
Ready for shade?
Book a free site survey within Nairobi, or design your shade in 3D and send it to our sales team for an up-to-date quote.