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garrettlee2
post Nov 5 2016, 04:31 PM
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Does anyone in southern California know of a good shop that could retexter a targa top or is there a good do it yourself method out there?
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post Nov 5 2016, 04:34 PM
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QUOTE(garrettlee2 @ Nov 5 2016, 03:31 PM) *

Does anyone in southern California know of a good shop that could retexter a targa top or is there a good do it yourself method out there?


There have been a couple of threads where members had their tops restored for about $300. When did you become a CW? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Nov 5 2016, 04:50 PM
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Nov 5 2016, 03:34 PM) *

QUOTE(garrettlee2 @ Nov 5 2016, 03:31 PM) *

Does anyone in southern California know of a good shop that could retexter a targa top or is there a good do it yourself method out there?


There have been a couple of threads where members had their tops restored for about $300. When did you become a CW? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


¿CW? No I swear it's not for me it's for...my friend.
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post Nov 5 2016, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(garrettlee2 @ Nov 5 2016, 05:50 PM) *

QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Nov 5 2016, 03:34 PM) *

QUOTE(garrettlee2 @ Nov 5 2016, 03:31 PM) *

Does anyone in southern California know of a good shop that could retexter a targa top or is there a good do it yourself method out there?


There have been a couple of threads where members had their tops restored for about $300. When did you become a CW? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


¿CW? No I swear it's not for me it's for...my friend.

I did mine in wrinkle paint by VHT. I like the way it came out. Attached Image
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post Nov 5 2016, 06:39 PM
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Looks pretty darn good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 5 2016, 06:47 PM
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Buy another roof and repaint it ?
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post Nov 5 2016, 06:52 PM
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Looks pretty darn good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks! Took two full cans in case anyone is interested. Follow the instructions on the can. Basically the heavier the coats. The more wrinkles. Do your coats vertically. Horizontally. And diagonally to avoid streaks.
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post Nov 5 2016, 07:41 PM
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Did you sand it smooth before you wrinkle painted it turned out great
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post Nov 5 2016, 09:28 PM
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Did you sand it smooth before you wrinkle painted it turned out great

No I didn't. It had most of the original texture still there. A few smooth spots. I used a scotch brite type pad on it just to break up the loose stuff. Then cleaned it really good. Then just shot the wrinkle paint. It looks great in person. And this stuff is made for high temperatures. Seems very tough. I'm not sure how it will hold up in the sun. Doubt it has any UV rating. But my car is garaged most of the time and it would be pretty easy to redo. AutoZone carries the paint if you want to give it a try.
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post Nov 5 2016, 09:54 PM
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Local Rhino Lining will do mine for $150. Tuff stuff!
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post Nov 6 2016, 05:56 AM
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Line-X did mine and looks awesome plus it is very durable.


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post Nov 6 2016, 06:09 AM
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I have at least six spare tops if you want one for practice.
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post Nov 6 2016, 06:38 AM
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Didn't the Line-X and Rhino Liner add a bunch of weight to the top since it is so heavy?
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post Nov 6 2016, 06:47 AM
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Didn't the Line-X and Rhino Liner add a bunch of weight to the top since it is so heavy?


I don't know about bunch but it is heavier. However, I do go to the gym so I didn't notice it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 6 2016, 06:47 AM
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It really doesn't add that much weight. A 1-gal can of the stuff only weighs 5lb and that's for an entire truck bed. I'd hazard a guess that this only adds 1-2lb of weight.
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post Nov 6 2016, 08:21 AM
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I researched the stock approach and was able to recreate it. I can also fix chipped corners. I can get closer to the original texture/pebbles than any other solution.


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post Nov 6 2016, 07:32 PM
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I researched the stock approach and was able to recreate it. I can also fix chipped corners. I can get closer to the original texture/pebbles than any other solution.

Looks great!
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post Nov 6 2016, 07:35 PM
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I like the way the VHT paint turned out, I think I might try this soon.
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post Nov 6 2016, 09:37 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2016, 06:21 AM) *

I researched the stock approach and was able to recreate it. I can also fix chipped corners. I can get closer to the original texture/pebbles than any other solution.


That's spot-on perfect Mark!
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post Nov 6 2016, 09:39 PM
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I had Line-X done 5 or so years ago. Still looks great today!
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