Convertible Decklid Rub Marks - How to prevent?
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Convertible Decklid Rub Marks - How to prevent?
Greetings, All. First time poster here. I picked up a '69 convertible last month; a barn find, all original with 52k miles. I'm having it repainted and don't want that wear groove in the top of the decklid from the conv top seal to reappear. How do I prevent this from happening on my new paint job?
Advice would be greatly appreciated!
Advice would be greatly appreciated!
Pro
Joined: May 2006
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From: bradenton fl
Greetings, All. First time poster here. I picked up a '69 convertible last month; a barn find, all original with 52k miles. I'm having it repainted and don't want that wear groove in the top of the decklid from the conv top seal to reappear. How do I prevent this from happening on my new paint job?
Advice would be greatly appreciated!
Advice would be greatly appreciated!
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the World
I have a strip of paint protection film across the decklid in the shape of the softtop. Can't see it when the top is up, nearly invisible when top is down. Won't blow off if you forget to roll it up.
The 8 thou stuff is all you need.
The 8 thou stuff is all you need.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Gladstone MO
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I just got a sheet of clear plastic from the arts & crafts section at Wal-Mart. Little cut-n-fit and it's works fine. I do like the idea of the 3M paint protection film. Much better idea. But I suspect it was more than $7.00 too.
