 Re-paint Targa Top, Recommendations for DIY |
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| LotusJoe |
 Jun 29 2011, 12:58 PM
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Europa Twink Driver  Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 30-November 09 From: Southern California Member No.: 11,085 Region Association: Southern California  |
I saw a post where someone had repainted their Targa. I've searched but am unable to find the thread. I think it was a plastic type product, maybe Colorbond?? They had done it several years ago and the top still looked pretty good. Mine is in pretty rough shape and need of some attention. Any recommendations?
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 29 2011, 01:01 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I use SEM's Landau Black in the rattle can. Looks very close to the original color and it easy to touch up if you need. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 29 2011, 01:14 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,281 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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First: get it really clean and make sure all the silicones have been removed. I washed mine with Simple Green 2x then wiped it down with MEK which is sold at Home Depots.
Second: my top was is reasonable good condition, so I took 000 steel wool to lightly scratch it; this may not be necessary, but it was recommended Third: Bought a small can of Interlux bootstrip paint at local marine store and rolled the paint on with a foam roller. Let dry then rolled a second coat. The marine paints are self-leveling and leave a remarkable finish. That's what I did--I've seen a lot of other tops done in different ways and they all seem to come out good. Attached image(s) 
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| dlee6204 |
Jun 29 2011, 01:16 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
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| Joe Owensby |
Jun 29 2011, 04:22 PM
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JoeO Group: Members Posts: 527 Joined: 7-January 06 From: Spartanburg, SC Member No.: 5,385 Region Association: South East States |
I had to repair a hole in mine from a fallen tree branch. After replacing the fiberglass and smoothing out the top, I needed to match the grain look. I just sanded the entire top, which is a good thing so that there is a fresh surface. I then used a paint roller to roll on some trunk liner stuff from advance auto. I then applied a final spray coating of the proper color of black. It looks great, and you would be hard pressed to tell from the factory top. It has been about 3 years since this, and it still looks goodl Joeo
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