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Old May 14, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Searched, but after trawling through all 10 pages of results, can't find what I am looking for. Which is, the answer to "Where's the best place to get your lexan top refinished?" Thanks in advance for any advice! I am in the Bay Area if that's helpful.

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Are you wanting to just replace the lexan panel completely, polish out your existing one, or perhaps paint the panel to cover up some blemishes?

Places like Mid-America and perhaps Astro Tops offer replacement tops (I know Mid-America requires a good frame core as part of their deal), and there have been threads posted on the forum on painting/refinishing a lexan top. I have a few files on refinishing the top and if you'd like a copy to see if it is something you would want to try, PM me your e-mail address. Or you can always try and find a nice used one for a good price either here on the forum or on the big auction site.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Are you wanting to just replace the lexan panel completely, polish out your existing one, or perhaps paint the panel to cover up some blemishes?

Places like Mid-America and perhaps Astro Tops offer replacement tops (I know Mid-America requires a good frame core as part of their deal), and there have been threads posted on the forum on painting/refinishing a lexan top. I have a few files on refinishing the top and if you'd like a copy to see if it is something you would want to try, PM me your e-mail address. Or you can always try and find a nice used one for a good price either here on the forum or on the big auction site.
Thanks, I will check out Mid-America. I just know I would eff up re-doing the panel myself. It's in good shape overall but the clear-coat is starting to wear through.
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