rgolia
Feb 19 2012, 07:55 AM
what is the best way to restore a targa top. Mine is in good shape, except it is really faded.
reharvey
Feb 19 2012, 08:02 AM
Repaint it with satin black. Biggest problem is cleaning it so the paint will stick. Most of these tops have been coated with Armorall or some other product like that. The paint will lift if the surface isn't clean.
rgolia
Feb 19 2012, 10:13 AM
what about black wax or something like that?
Lennies914
Feb 19 2012, 10:34 AM
I've been thinking about using a product called "Rhino Shine". It's a dye to restore faded bed liners with uv protectant. I've used it on my bedliner with great results.
EdwardBlume
Feb 19 2012, 10:36 AM
Get an extra top and experiment. Its not just cleaning the surface but getting into the craters...
rgolia
Feb 19 2012, 10:40 AM
30 plus years ago i used turtle wax-black wax and it looked great...but that was 30+ years ago.
partwerks
Feb 19 2012, 10:45 AM
The previous owner on mine made it a smooth surface. Easier to chamois off and shines as well, being painted.
jmill
Feb 19 2012, 11:27 AM
StratPlayer
Feb 19 2012, 01:09 PM
jim_hoyland
Feb 19 2012, 06:56 PM
I used MEK to pull out The organics and silicones, washed with simple green, then clear water.
There are several good paint products available: I bought a small can of black at the local marine store and applied it with a small foam roller. It's been on the top for three years and looks great today
bandjoey
Feb 19 2012, 07:01 PM
Mothers back to black
rgolia
Feb 20 2012, 11:48 AM
thanks all...I am going to try the forever black since I have some.
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