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Old 09-25-2017, 03:35 PM
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I stated this project mid-August and finished yesterday. I was in no hurry to finish after seeing the results of another forum member’s roof; I knew it could be done.
I stated wet sanding with 1200 grit sandpaper and finished with 2000 grit sandpaper. I have 15 total hours of wet sanding doing a little bit each weekend.
I’m fortunate I have a friend that works in a body shop that sprayed the roof for me.
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Old 09-25-2017, 04:14 PM
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Did you use any kind of protective coating?
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Outstanding job Brimis, curious if you spray the targa top with clear once you finished polishing?
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Wow, what an amazing transformation.

Good work
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Yes the top was clear and protective coated.
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Yes the top was clear and protective coated.
Old 09-26-2017, 10:19 PM
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Great job
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keep us posted if the clear sticks. I have heard many do this and the paint lifts in the first year. Just curious, Hope it holds up.

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