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> What to do with my targa top?
computers4kids
post Jan 16 2006, 11:01 AM
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....getting ready to paint the tub. I am going to detail rockers, etc with satin black. I also am replacing all the vinyl on the targa top and sides. My question is what to do with my targa top? I've seen many people paint them black, but I'm not to sure I want to do that--nor do I want to paint everything the car color. I want the top to compliment the new vinyl in color and texture. From what I've seen, many tops that have been painted stand out (too shiny,etc) from the vinyl.

I am also concerned that if I paint the top, taking the top off and on might lead to the paint cracking as the top flexes being removed??

Is there a way to bring the top back to life without paint?? If not, what paint would you recommend for durability, flexibility, and color to achieve the look I'm after?
Much appreciated,
Mark
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computers4kids   What to do with my targa top?   Jan 16 2006, 11:01 AM
STL914   This may be a bit out of the ordinary, but has any...   Jan 16 2006, 11:49 AM
biggy72   I know there's an additive for painting plasti...   Jan 16 2006, 11:55 AM
john rogers   The guys at Los Ponchos in Tijuana use some sort o...   Jan 16 2006, 03:57 PM
McMark   GTeener's got a vinyl covered top. Looks pret...   Jan 16 2006, 03:59 PM
sk8kat1   I "refreashed" mine by doing a cocktail -- mothers...   Jan 16 2006, 04:25 PM
iamchappy   Ive used black vinyl dye, works great and matches ...   Jan 16 2006, 04:32 PM
computers4kids     Jan 16 2006, 04:47 PM
jim_hoyland   They hold up fine after painting. Be real carful w...   Jan 16 2006, 05:20 PM
richardmosselman   When I inquired about refinishing my targa top on ...   Jan 16 2006, 06:04 PM
jim_hoyland   Pick up truck bed liner applicators do a nice job...   Jan 16 2006, 06:28 PM
Seagrave   If it doesn't turn out right I have an extra I...   Jan 17 2006, 12:09 AM
North Bay 914   I have the info on how to re-finish the top correc...   Jan 17 2006, 12:21 AM
Tobra   Martin, If you are talking about the top on that r...   Jan 17 2006, 09:39 AM
ChrisNPDrider   North Bay 914 - I plan to have my 914 in the shop ...   Jan 17 2006, 02:39 PM
72914S   I heard that rubber undercoating works quite well,...   Jan 17 2006, 02:52 PM
North Bay 914     Jan 17 2006, 09:10 PM
root   Here's mine, it was really bad before I recoat...   Jan 17 2006, 09:19 PM
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