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 Tops
#816416
06/03/07 03:52 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 131
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Wheeler
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Hey all, what's up? Can anyone tell me the best way to change my fabric top from tan to black...spray paint, professional dye job...? I'd really rather do it myself, but..........thank you.
'89 Trooper 2.6L automatic--216,000+ miles
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 Re: Tops
[Re: Trooper0601]
#816417
06/03/07 05:27 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,087
Body Damage is Cool
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Frankly, I've never heard of anyone doing that.
How old is the existing soft top? If it's fairly old and beat up, it might be worth while jsut getting a new top in the color you want.
1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.
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Re: Tops
[Re: Trooper0601]
#816418
06/03/07 05:28 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 353
Mudrunner
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umm if new id have it professionaly done, if its old and falling apart id just buy a new black one, thats just what id do, ofcourse your not me so you can do whatever you want
WHEN THE ROAD ENDS, THE FUN BEGINS
97 sahara, 4in skyjacker lift, 33in tires, borla header & catback, 10in subs
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Re: Tops
[Re: Trooper0601]
#816419
06/09/07 03:22 PM
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 278
Mudrunner
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I'd see no reason why you couldnt remove the top from the hardware and dye it with some RIT dying colorant. Just make sure to wash the top with cool water before puting it back into service. Take some before and after photos. Also it would be useful to use a new tub, garbage can, lundry basket for the dying process.
C.
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Re: Tops
[Re: Trooper0601]
#816420
06/11/07 02:22 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 534
Rock Warrior
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I assume it's vinyl, so no dye I know of will take. Paint won't last long because of movement and exposure and you can't bake it onto a top or use a kynar type factory application so you can't get a real tough paint job to start with. Buy a new top or live wiht what you got.
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD. 
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Re: Tops
[Re: Trooper0601]
#816421
06/20/07 04:24 AM
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 14
Need a Spot
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Your gonna be better off just getting a bestTop replacement top for around 700.
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Re: Tops
[Re: Yotadude]
#816422
06/20/07 07:28 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,087
Body Damage is Cool
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That's about twice what they cost. For example, Bestop SuperTop replacement skins are $360.
1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.
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 Re: Tops
[Re: BobRowe]
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06/20/07 02:19 PM
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 14
Need a Spot
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Well I guess I got riped off.
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