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post Apr 29 2003, 03:27 PM
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I realize this may be a re-hash of a past post but I couldn't find it.

My top looks like hell... definitely faded, and a few small spots have the texturing & paint rubbed off. I would like to restore the targa to its original textured condition. I am keeping the sail vinyl so am not interested in painting to match the car.

I could:
1. Repair the few 'bald' spots & paint the roof -or-
2. Sand and retexture & paint the entire roof

Has anyone done either of these? If so, what did you use to fix the bald spots or how did you achieve that stock textured look (rocker paint, etc.)?

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post Apr 29 2003, 04:14 PM
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When I painted my first 914 the paint guy had me scrub the top good with a medium scotchbright pad and then he painted it black. I don't know what the tops looked like when they were new, but mine came back looking nice, if not original. It was glossy, but retained the textured surface.

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AZ914   Texture / Repair Targa Top   Apr 29 2003, 03:27 PM
Lawrence914-6   I have not done this myself, but have heard of usi...   Apr 29 2003, 03:39 PM
airsix   When I painted my first 914 the paint guy had me s...   Apr 29 2003, 04:14 PM
AZ914   Thanks for the posts. I took an orbital sander t...   May 1 2003, 02:13 PM
Anton   Discussed this issue just today with another Dutch...   May 1 2003, 02:36 PM
Zeke   If I know anything (which is doubtful), the tops w...   May 1 2003, 03:07 PM
krk   The workshop manuals I have are not all that enlig...   May 1 2003, 03:17 PM
john rogers   I've had two tops done in TJ Mexico and they m...   May 1 2003, 03:21 PM
meursault   If you decide to sand the top, make sure you seal ...   May 1 2003, 09:07 PM
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