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Joined: March 20, 2002
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 Posted: Fri May 10, 2002 6:17 am Post subject: Painting a pop-top?!? |
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I am trying to decide what to do about the pop-top on my '77 westy. The top is in excellent condition except for the color. It has, over the years, taken on the faded dingy look that most old pop-tops have. I am wanting to restore the top back to the original white but am not certain how to go about doing so. I have tried a ton of cleaners but have been unsuccessful. Any feedback on painting the top (ie. what type of paint to use). I was considering using Durabak (www.durabakbedliner.com) or a similar roll-on material but I dont think this would be the best way to go from a "purist" restoration standpoint (trying to do it right!). Any suggestions for getting my pop-top back to the original white would be appreciated!
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Dale |
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static
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Joined: March 22, 2002
Posts: 1831
Location: The High Desert
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| Posted: Fri May 10, 2002 9:23 am Post subject: Painting a pop-top?!? |
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| Get thee down to West Marine and have a look at what they sell to boat owners with the same problem. |
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2type2
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Joined: June 02, 2002
Posts: 978
Location: SW Colorado
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| Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2002 8:45 am Post subject: Painting a pop-top?!? |
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| Hey Now, I painted the top on my oxn 78 Westy. Be aware that if you hane a lot of sanding to do, you will raies up very fine hairs of fiberglass. These were not so visible when the primer was shot on, yet became a problem in the (one stage) final coat.So if you want a nice look, be sure to prime, then re sand (wetsand) and then prime again. Then check the finish before final coat! Good Luck |
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