vinyl tops

[erythnul]

does anyone have any experience removing a vinyl top ? and how hard is it? and what do i need to remove it ?

 

[rbohm]

removing isnt too hard once you get started. you need lots of razor blades.

 

[geostang351]

Removal is easy. Scraping/sanding the adhesive is a bear!

 

[mfp4073]

Yeah, just a couple of paint scrapers...one hard, one flexible and a lot of pulling. The adheasive is the hard part.....lots of sanding for that.

 

[Vinyl66]

How 'bout putting a new vinyl top back on? Is it something that is easily accomplished by a novice?

 

[65mistress]

And does anyone know how to keep the little rust bubbles from popping up after a year or so? Is it possible to apply the top to a painted roof to avoid the rust?

 

[mfp4073]

oh yeah! Do a finish paint coat on there. Gotta seal it up good!

It takes two people and just a little patience. Basically spray adhesive and a warm day. Really it should be done with the front and rear glass pulled.

 

[TT670]

MY wife and I installed our vinyl top, its not too bad a job. Patience and sunshine are a must.

 

[1967stang302]

any other tips for installing a vinyl top besides pulling off the glass and doing it one a hot day? I have some rust on my roof and just learned that it was originally offered with a vinyl top so I'm going to grind the paint and rust off, then fill the rust spots and primer the area. Should I finish paint it? or is primer enough? any other tips?

 

[thehueypilot]

I used an epoxy primer to seal the top so the rust could not breath. If I did it again I would use "Rust Encapsulator" to kill and seal the rust. Make sure you mark the center front and back so you get it on straight.

 

[mfp4073]

make sure to use topcoat paint....primers absorb water. Best method is warm day so the top is nice and flexible. Fold the top and mark the centerline. Also measure and eyeball the centerline for the roof. Tape top down and fold half back (down the middle) Spray the adheasive on both top and roof of car. Then work from the center out...both forward and sides of the car. I like to move to the sides a little first and then pull the corners, then a little farther out and then a little more to the front.

 

[1967stang302]

what about the window mouldings, should I remove the gaskets and moulding, will that help with the installation or does it matter?

 

[shotsy]

I think that the vinyl is supposed to stop under the chrome drip rail, I dont think that you'll have to pull the gaskets out of the door jamb, I'm still debating weather or not to put the vinyl back on my coupe. Post some pics when ur done!!!

 

[mfp4073]

you have to dig outthe channel caulk and remove the aluminum hold down strip. The strip is then replaced and rivited through the top and resealed.