 I prefer a smooth top.... |
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| tadink |
 Oct 15 2013, 02:02 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Napa Member No.: 11,181 Region Association: Northern California  |
hey all -
I've seen some painted targa tops that are smooth - how does one go about doing that? I looked at mine and it appears that the texture is part of the gelcoat or whatever the finish is on the targa top.... any 'how to' threads out there on this? td |
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| 914itis |
Oct 15 2013, 02:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
It's fiber glass, you can just sand it down.
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| NORD |
Oct 15 2013, 02:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,505 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Lynden Washington Member No.: 2,756 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Agree just sand it down smooth. Then just repaint chosen color.
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| tadink |
Oct 15 2013, 02:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Napa Member No.: 11,181 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks guys - that's what I was looking for!! Just was not sure if there was a finish to it or not other that what it seems....cheers!
td |
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| reharvey |
Oct 15 2013, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 16-July 08 From: N. E. Ohio Member No.: 9,308 Region Association: North East States |
I've smoothed out and painted four of my tops. Block sand it so that it comes out even.
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| jimkelly |
Oct 15 2013, 02:49 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
wow - I would have thought and thought that I have read to be careful when sanding as to not go too deep. I also would have assumed most put a thin payer of bondo on top to get the best finish. informative thread. thanks.
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| 7TPorsh |
Oct 15 2013, 04:06 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California 
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I tried this and starting hitting the fibers. Ended up using truck bed coating. A little texture; hard as nails. Scratch myself. But if you want smooth I would think you need skim bondo and good prep...or paint will seep through.
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| JmuRiz |
Oct 15 2013, 04:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Oct 15 2013, 12:49 PM)  wow - I would have thought and thought that I have read to be careful when sanding as to not go too deep. I also would have assumed most put a thin payer of bondo on top to get the best finish. informative thread. thanks. If you want one Jim, I have one I'll probably sell. |
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| jim_hoyland |
Oct 15 2013, 06:32 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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I used steel wool to get the coating off, then block sanded, and filler as needed.
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| McMark |
Oct 15 2013, 07:36 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Let me check the pile of tops at my dad's place. I seem to remember having one that was sanded.
Oh, and did you ever get a spare tire? If not, I have one. |
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| zambezi |
Oct 15 2013, 08:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 711 Joined: 14-April 08 From: Lafayette, LA Member No.: 8,920 Region Association: South East States |
I will be using two tops so I can have the choice to change looks. I did a combo by first sanding the bare top part way to knock down the bumps relatively smooth but not to break through the gelcoat and expose the fibers. Then I applied a couple good coats of high build primer. It will then sand down completely smooth.
Jim |
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 15 2013, 08:24 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Interesting thread title. I thought Dr. Evil mighta forgotten he wasn't on Craigslist for a second there... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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