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October 21st, 2021, 06:23 PM

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Convertible top

Has anyone tried to use vinyl&fabric paint on a convertible top??

October 21st, 2021, 07:42 PM

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I would guess that because of the movement folds etc of a convertible top that it wouldn't hold up.

December 2nd, 2021, 08:00 AM

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I did this on a convertible top long time ago.
And it worked as long as i had the car. The top
on the Firebird was white and i painted it black.

December 2nd, 2021, 09:09 AM

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Why?!

December 2nd, 2021, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by '69442ragtop

Why?!

Tried to clean it but it looked bad , looked much better after been painted.

November 21st, 2022, 07:56 PM

Story Oldsmobile

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Paint may not be best medium for vinyl tops

Paint covers what it is applied to as a coating , or layer
vinyl expands & contracts considerably when top is switched
paint will not
Much better choices exist

Last edited by Story Oldsmobile; November 22nd, 2022 at 01:16 AM.

November 21st, 2022, 08:26 PM

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You sure you posted to the correct thread?

November 22nd, 2022, 01:01 AM

Story Oldsmobile

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Thread was about convertibles rear defrost

It's about convertibles at least...

May not have scored but I picked it back up & ran with it...
Good lookin out !

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November 23rd, 2022, 07:25 AM

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I use a product call Black Top to rejuvenate my tops(mostly sport cars and not a radical color change) works better than anything I have ever used. Easy to apply, dries quick, doesn't peal and so far it has lasted over a year.. You might try it on a small area to see if the white to black is possible, maybe multi coats...Tedd