Hello everyone. I have removed my vinyl top from my 72
Supreme and I will be painting the roof and not reinstalling the top. I would like to do the prep myself to save some money. What is the best way to remove the remaining glue and fiberous underside of the old top that remain glued to the roof to get it ready for primer?
Thanks!
Chris

 

I would start with steel wool and lacquer thinner. If that doesn't work you may have to go to paint stripper. Call one of the automotive paint suppliers and see what they say.

 

Perhaps a scotch brite pad with the above mentioned lacquer thinner. 40-50 year old contact cement can be a pain to remove.

 

This would probably work to remove the old glue and paint:

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Paint-Rust...+removal+wheel

 

To get mine cleaned up for paint , I used a DA with 320 sandpaper. my glue was not sticky , more dried up and came right off.

 

I agree with Rustbucket, the old glue on mine was so dry and hard it sanded of quite easily. I used 80 grit on a DA sander. If it does gum up the sand paper then perhaps the lacquer thinner would be a good first step.

 

Thanks so much for the great advice! Much appreciated!