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| Ansbacher |
 Apr 24 2015, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589  |
I am looking for a good paint to do my targa top. I DO NOT like or want a high-gloss finish, as to me that looks cheesy and what flippers routinely use. I want something between a satin and a medium gloss finish. Anybody out there have any suggestions? Thanks.
Ansbacher '74 2.0L White |
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| EdwardBlume |
Apr 24 2015, 12:38 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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I'm planning to use a semi gloss textured bed liner which I used on the rockers and rear valence.
I have a deep scratch on the top I need to address carefully as well. |
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| mramber |
Apr 24 2015, 12:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 14-April 13 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 15,768 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Apr 24 2015, 01:10 PM)  I am looking for a good paint to do my targa top. I DO NOT like or want a high-gloss finish, as to me that looks cheesy and what flippers routinely use. I want something between a satin and a medium gloss finish. Anybody out there have any suggestions? Thanks. Ansbacher '74 2.0L White My top had been sanded smooth and painted by the PO. I wanted to get a satin black and textured look. My wife suggested that I try a can of Rustoleum Hammered Black paint. I was doubtful, but gave it a shot, and I really like the way it turned out. I'll have to get a pic of it on the car later, but here it is the day after painting it. It's actually not as glossy in up close as it looks in the picture.  |
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| Tom_T |
Apr 26 2015, 07:06 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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They were originally a satin or semi-flat finish Black. Some folks have used the Wurth underbody shutz for texture with the satin/semi-flat/flat black over.
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| Java2570 |
Apr 26 2015, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I just purchased some SEM Color Coat Landau Black paint that I intend to use on my top.
It's a satin finish flexible paint that can be used on vinyl, plastics, etc. I haven't tried it as of yet but I'm pretty sure others have used it with good success. |
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| 914_teener |
Apr 26 2015, 09:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,193 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
I used the 3M undercoating on my valances and then sprayed them with a semigloss clear lacquer. They match the same stipple that's on the bumper tops. It's almost a perfect match.
Gonna do the top sometime this Summer. I did a thread on it a while back. |
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| Ansbacher |
Apr 26 2015, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Thanks to all for your suggestions and those that PMed me. I am intrigued by the Hammered Black idea and might give it a try. I know it is a very durable paint also, so should wear well in the elements.
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| dudzy's914 |
Apr 26 2015, 12:08 PM
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The youngin' Group: Members Posts: 271 Joined: 21-December 13 From: Hatfield, MA Member No.: 16,784 Region Association: North East States |
The cheap way:
If the texture is still there and it has just discolored a little, I use Black Plast-Dip. Mine came out great and is not far off OEM color. |
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