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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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So I colored my interior with SEM paint. I Want to color my top, can I paint the top with the same SEM paint? I have seen a couple done with it. What type of prep would I do? Thanks for the input.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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I wouldn't even attempt that. I wouldn't if you actually meant to color the outside material of the soft top. Doesn't it have to flex and fold? If it does, that's where you are going to have issues. Please show us some pics of your work and what you want to color change next.

I'm an expert with SEM, considering I also changed my Interior! LOL!

I would rather purchase a soft top custom made for the color of your choice.

http://www.convertibletopguys.com/order/custom

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To late. LOL I will dye it if this does not turn out properly. It says its flexible and I know SEM it very good stuff so I'm putting it to the test. I'll post results good or bad.
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Wow. What are the chances. Im out of paint. So I went ahead and went the save route and ordered some forever black convertible top dye.
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Safe route not save
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So here is Un update. I used forever black top dye and it turned out great
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Glad you got it done.
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