Roof Prep

[twodko]

I've just finished scraping all the old vinyl and adhesive off my 69's roof. Luckily the sheet metal is damage/rust free. What's the best primer to seal it with before the new top goes on? Thanks

                                                                Tom

[Silver R/T]

epoxy primer

[twodko]

Epoxy primer it is, thanks. Your 68 looks great from the small picture. Is it a 4 speed or A/T?

                                             Tom

[Silver R/T]

3 spd

[Skyview69]

Can you paint the roof and later put the vinyl top on?     Or should the vinyl be done first?  I have a 71 with a canopy vinyl top and am about to remove all the glue and crap.  I am not sure if I will add the vinyl back on or not but if you can't paint it first then I will add it.

thanks

[twodko]

Hello Skyview 69

If you're getting your car shot and are unsure if you'll put another vinyl top on it, have the roof shot and finished as well. You definitely don't want to install a new top and then have the car painted. You can always put a vinyl top on later right over the new paint.....after its cured of course. Cheers!

Tom

[Skyview69]

thanks Tom 

[twodko]

My pleasure! I can sympathize with your upcoming chore. I just scraped off all the old adhesive from my 69's roof in prep for its new top after paint. The old vinyl came off relatively easy with some pieces coming off in sheets. I found that WD40 and 3M Adhesive Remover softened up the old glue to some extent but the best method for me was razor blades in a scrapper riveted open and patience. Wipe the scrapped roof down with solvent if you use WD40. I've since lightly sanded the top with 180 grit wet/dry using a 5" Makita random orbit sander in preparation for a coat of epoxy primer. As you scrap just think about how great its going to look when you're done!

Tom

[Skyview69]

Wha kind/brand of epoxy primer is best to use?

[twodko]

You've got me there. I plan to go with what epoxy primer is recommended at my local autobody & paint store.

Tom

[Skyview69]

ok...thanks!

[Belgium R/T -68]

I'm just in the process of putting my vinylroof on mine with the roof just painted together with the rest of the car, do I need to
do anything to surface to let the glue work better.

[twodko]

Once your paint is cured the contact adhesive used to glue the new top down is very tacky and sticks to just about anything. Evidence of this is the resilience and strength of the adhesive even after decades on a car. I'd wait at least 30 days to let the paint cure.

Pix of your car after the new top is on!

Tom

[Silver R/T]

Wha kind/brand of epoxy primer is best to use?

PPG DPLF epoxy primer is one of the best if you can get it. It also comes in different colors.

[Skyview69]

Wha kind/brand of epoxy primer is best to use?

PPG DPLF epoxy primer is one of the best if you can get it. It also comes in different colors.

Thanks....next question is where do you get it? 

[Silver R/T]

Wha kind/brand of epoxy primer is best to use?

your friendly local auto body supply store
PPG DPLF epoxy primer is one of the best if you can get it. It also comes in different colors.

Thanks....next question is where do you get it?