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post Nov 6 2016, 09:52 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 pretty stock!
Do you refinish them as one of your services and, if so, what is your fee (shipping...?..may be a bit prohibitive?)

If it is not a trade secret, might you share?

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post Nov 6 2016, 11:09 PM
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I've been thinking about documenting the process in more detail, but it's basically, sanding the top flat (as if painting it), repairing cracks or chips with proper fiberglass materials and then reshaping/smoothing, thorough cleaning and degreasing, then reshooting surface texture.

I do offer the service, but the cost is in prep work, so the worse off the top is the more work/time it needs. It's not a simple process, regardless.
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post Nov 7 2016, 12:36 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2016, 07:21 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.



Nice work, Mark! I was told several six-figure restoration shops tried a bunch of different things and came up with solutions nowhere near as nice as yours.

Cheers!

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post Nov 7 2016, 06:50 AM
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I've used Rustoleum's Hammered paint on a roof before. Came out very good.
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post Nov 7 2016, 06:59 AM
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Nov 7 2016, 01:36 AM) *

QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2016, 07:21 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.



Nice work, Mark! I was told several six-figure restoration shops tried a bunch of different things and came up with solutions nowhere near as nice as yours.

Cheers!

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You can go to Autozone and get the aerosol bed liner. It replicates the factory look pretty good texture isn't quite as heavy but the gloss level is perfect. I can't remember if it was duplicator or another brand.
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post Nov 7 2016, 09:49 AM
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I shot Larmo's top some months back using a two part catalyzed epoxy bumper topper in satin black / The job was quick, permanent, and came out great and still looks perfect in Sweden or wherever "speedy" ended up in Europe. Mine was done as well and sees daily use thru sun rain and snow. the latter two condition are obviously Not a California condition.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


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post Nov 7 2016, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2016, 09:09 PM) *

I've been thinking about documenting the process in more detail, but it's basically, sanding the top flat (as if painting it), repairing cracks or chips with proper fiberglass materials and then reshaping/smoothing, thorough cleaning and degreasing, then reshooting surface texture.

I do offer the service, but the cost is in prep work, so the worse off the top is the more work/time it needs. It's not a simple process, regardless.


I imagine it is a lot of work...seems to be a common theme in "doing it right".
Can you let us know what product you used when you got to reshooting?
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post Nov 7 2016, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 7 2016, 05:59 AM) *

QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Nov 7 2016, 01:36 AM) *

QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2016, 07:21 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.



Nice work, Mark! I was told several six-figure restoration shops tried a bunch of different things and came up with solutions nowhere near as nice as yours.

Cheers!

pete

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I used Duplicolor Bedliner Spray on the front valence. There's a learning curve on how far away to shoot to get the pattern as you like it. Too close and it gobs on too heavy. I think it would do good on the top. Light spray, multiple coats.
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post Nov 7 2016, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ Nov 7 2016, 08:49 AM) *

I shot Larmo's top some months back using a two part catalyzed epoxy bumper topper in satin black / The job was quick, permanent, and came out great and still looks perfect in Sweden or wherever "speedy" ended up in Europe. Mine was done as well and sees daily use thru sun rain and snow. the latter two condition are obviously Not a California condition.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


Did you use SEM medicated bumper ointment
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post Nov 9 2016, 10:46 AM
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Mark's tops are BY FAR the best restorations I've ever seen. They are spot on factory correct.
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QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2016, 09:21 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.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) This top restoration just looks so right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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