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Painting TJ hard top

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:50 am
by BUK
Hey, sorry if this post is redundant. I tried searching for similar posts, with no luck. Just got a tan hardtop for my TJ, and I am looking to paint it black.
Just looking for any suggestions as to what kind of paint to use, equipment, etc. I've seen some say rustoleum spray, some say bed liner spray. Any info or help would be great! Thanks!
Also, how do I get a BSJ bumper sticker to put on my new hard top?!

Re: Painting TJ hard top

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:42 pm
by BlackNBlue-ISH
Back when I had my first TJ, I painted the top with Krylon Fusion. It's a spray paint designed for plastics. It seemed to be quite resilient. I'd plan for a couple/few coats as I was painting black over black. You'll need to bake sure to get a thick enough layer of black to cover the tan. Read the can and prep the surfaces well.

Re: Painting TJ hard top

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 5:29 pm
by Frank
If you have access to a compressor and gun Id do it with them. Rattle cans dont spray enough pigment (paint particles) to cover well and you see lines because of the tiny spray pattern . Reduce a quart of Rustoleum and have at it. It will come out so much better and last longer . FjR68

Re: Painting TJ hard top

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:07 pm
by BUK
Hey guys! Thanks for your help. Ending up using some primer and Rustoleum Gloss enamel. About 3 cans of each. Came out great. Can't wait to hit the trails with you guys, one of these days!