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Jan 14, 2020 · The key is to have enough people to hold the material above the roof to position it correctly before laying it down on the adhesive, because once it makes contact, it's basically there. We did it with 3 of us, but I would suggest 4, one at each corner.
Feb 4, 2021 · Vinyl top installation doesn't have to be intimidating. Following a few basic steps and using the correct tools and materials can yield long lasting, show winning results like the one shown on this 1970 Nova SS.
Sep 20, 2010 · Usually removing a vinyl top and just repainting will involve a considerable amount of bodywork. Usually at the factory they chose cars with rough looking roofs to install vinyl tops on and this takes a lot of work to finish off. Usually easier just to replace the vinyl.
- On the few cars that I removed the vinyl from I always put the vehicle in the warm/hot sun and take a very sharp putty knife and work under the edg...
- Cut the vinyl around the edges and peel it off. The vinyl comes off easy, the glue harder, the rust hardest of all. We used to grind off the glue p...
- Thanks again for replys. I'm thinking the vinyl was originally put on with contact cement./? If this is so, I know lacquer thinner will loosen cont...
- You could remove the glue with lacquer thinner. We tried soaking shop rags in thinner and laying them on the glue, and it did soften the glue. Even...
- What the lacquer thinner can do to the paint is ruin it.... If you're not planning on rapainting the car, be VERY careful with that lacquet thinner...
- If you install a padded vinyl top you don't have to remove the glue, just treat the rust spots and put on the new top.
- Mmmm...the original poster did not mention if new vinyl was going on the top. That will certainly make a difference in the removal/prep process.
- You said it. And how. If you are putting on a new top, kill the rust and stick on the top. If you want to paint you have to take it down to bare me...
- As Rusty said...some areas beneath the vinyl may not have originally been painted. I have seen that in quite a few instances. They also on occasion...
- Good point. If they knew the car was getting a vinyl top they did not bother to paint it very well at the factory. It just got a thin coat and they...
Jul 15, 2014 · Most vinyl tops that have been replaced, or dealer installed, have the top material ending about two inches down on the windshield pillars, where it is folded over, then scrap pieces used to go down toward the bottom of the windshield. This method is illustrated in the links that tweet66 posted.
Oct 3, 2021 · When my car came out of paint I installed my vinyl top along with everything else required to go on. The roof was finished and painted but not cleared. Cover your car with sheets or paper to keep the glue overspray off your painted, glass and chromed surfaces.
Sep 24, 2018 · Moisture between the top and roof panel causes the corrosion, and anyone inspecting an unrestored car with a vinyl roof should expect and look hard for rust. In this case, the Charger’s vinyl lid covering had to be removed to facilitate the replacement of the left-rear quarter panel.
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In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of restoring your car’s vinyl top. We’ll cover everything from assessing the damage to preparing the surface for restoration, repairing any underlying structure damage, ensuring proper adhesion and alignment of the new vinyl top, trimming and finishing it off with a protective coating.
