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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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If a removable hardtop came from the factory covered in vinyl was it painted the body color? Thanks
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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I guess I didn't ask my question very well. If a hardtop came covered with black vinyl from the factory was the top painted body color before the vinyl was added? I'm looking at getting a hardtop for my C3. I want one covered in black vinyl. I need to know it I should paint the top body color before covering with vinyl. Thank
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no. primer.
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I guess I didn't ask my question very well. If a hardtop came covered with black vinyl from the factory was the top painted body color before the vinyl was added? I'm looking at getting a hardtop for my C3. I want one covered in black vinyl. I need to know it I should paint the top body color before covering with vinyl. Thank
What difference would it make? It's covered with vinyl! Maybe I'm not understanding the question........


Keep the shiny side up!
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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I'm looking at getting a hardtop for my C3. I want one covered in black vinyl. I need to know it I should paint the top body color before covering with vinyl. Thank
Why not just buy one with the vinyl already on it?
Like the one I have for sale:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...k-up-only.html
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no. primer.


If you intend to install the vinyl yourself, follow the instructions in the AIM. Pay particular attention to the areas where the vinyl was trimmed for fit.

You will also need to set the door glasses per instructions in the AIM.

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You have a very nice looking top for sale and if I were looking for one I would look no more. I had one like yours back in the day and it looked nice on the car.
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