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Old Feb 9, 2025 | 11:02 AM
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Hey guys and gals,
Has anyone used black forever black-top dye/conditioner?
My top is in good shape, just fading at the corners and frame support areas.
Thanks for your feedback!


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Old Feb 12, 2025 | 09:56 PM
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No experience or knowledge of the product but would love you to try it and report back. Thank you.
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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 07:08 AM
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Thanks, I'll be applying it this weekend. I was hoping for more input, but I don't post much, as I'm not big on social media. I do read a lot of post, and have gained a lot from members, much appreciated! I'll take before/after pics.
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So here's the top before applying the dye



I then shop vacuumed and taped off the body


Here's what it looks like after 2 coats




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Thanks for the progress pictures....does it look like it's drying evenly?
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Yeah, It was still quite wet, and it's pretty cold here in Colorado so it's taking a while. Here is an hour later:


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Did you use the liquid or gel version of the product?
Is the plan to apply a clear sealer to it after? Like a Ragtop sealer or 303?
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Looks 100% better,thanks for the write-up/pics.
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Originally Posted by frodo84
Did you use the liquid or gel version of the product?
Is the plan to apply a clear sealer to it after? Like a Ragtop sealer or 303?
I never even thought of that. I'm going to look into it.
The version I used is a gel that you apply to a foam applicator.
Thanks
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Did you check yet.... on the total cost of a "new" top? How much now days?
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Originally Posted by c5arlen
Did you check yet.... on the total cost of a "new" top? How much now days?
No I haven't. Just bought this with 21,000miles. The inside of the top looks like brand new. I'm storing this indoors, and hope the top last for quite a while, I'm sure a new top isn't cheap.
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Originally Posted by DonMorse
No I haven't. Just bought this with 21,000miles. The inside of the top looks like brand new. I'm storing this indoors, and hope the top last for quite a while, I'm sure a new top isn't cheap.
I agree, your top looks to be in really nice shape and looks new, now. My car's original top was in decent shape too but I hated its color, Light Oak. Last month, I purchased a new Navy Blue top from Robbin's Auto. A local top shop did the installation. Total cost was right around $1600.
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Originally Posted by c5arlen
Did you check yet.... on the total cost of a "new" top? How much now days?
$1500 installed.
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To the OP, top looks better for sure. I think I’ll give it a try too.
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The top looks great. Night and day difference from the beginning picture.
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That's great results!
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Originally Posted by c5arlen
Did you check yet.... on the total cost of a "new" top? How much now days?
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$1500 installed.
$1500 - $1700 last year.
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Thanks! I have a C4 as well, but nothing like this C5!
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