Don't even waste your time or money. Look in the parts section you should be able to find what you are looking for.
Painting my moon roof
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Racer
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From: 99702 Malae Place Aiea Hawai’i
Painting my moon roof
Have a 2000 coupe. Going to get my roof painted. The paintshop says the rain gutter trim on each side cannot be removed. I told them I believe it can be. In fact I belive the whole glass can be removed from the frame.
Is this correct as I am payin $500 for a nice paint job and he is saying under the trim rain gutters paint may not be 100%. If the the answer is yes, do you have pictures or instructions in how to remove the glass from the frame?
Thanks rom Honolulu Aloha
Is this correct as I am payin $500 for a nice paint job and he is saying under the trim rain gutters paint may not be 100%. If the the answer is yes, do you have pictures or instructions in how to remove the glass from the frame?
Thanks rom Honolulu Aloha
Racer
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From: North NJ
YOU CALLED IT A MOON ROOF!? Leave the forum and never comback 
Just messin
But on a more serious note, skip painting the transparent top and just buy a used one from someone and have that painted any color you want. That way, your still not breaking the bank and you have a transparent roof for when you feel like looking at the sky, and a solid when you don't.
Just messin
But on a more serious note, skip painting the transparent top and just buy a used one from someone and have that painted any color you want. That way, your still not breaking the bank and you have a transparent roof for when you feel like looking at the sky, and a solid when you don't.
Racer
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From: Fort leonardwood Missourri
I would highly discourage you painting the (moonrof) Lexan roof panel.
Mine was peelign so i had it sanded down and painted and welllets just say that the paint has develpoed some cracks, in it..as i am sure it was not intended t be painted from the get g.
So now i am looking for a fiberglass roof panel.
Mine was peelign so i had it sanded down and painted and welllets just say that the paint has develpoed some cracks, in it..as i am sure it was not intended t be painted from the get g.
So now i am looking for a fiberglass roof panel.
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You are wasting your time painting it.
It is coated with a silicone based coating.. nothing sticks to it. Even if they sand MOST of it off.. there is going to be a spot they miss.
Take the advise and try to pick up a used one and paint it.
It is coated with a silicone based coating.. nothing sticks to it. Even if they sand MOST of it off.. there is going to be a spot they miss.
Take the advise and try to pick up a used one and paint it.
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Racer
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From: 99702 Malae Place Aiea Hawai’i
THE GOOD ADVISE...WILL DO
Originally Posted by yelloyello
:HANKS FOR THE GOiagree: Don't even waste your time or money. Look in the parts section you should be able to find what you are looking for.
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I have painted a fiberglass roof. Near as I can tell, you can't get the rain-gutters off, but that does not stop you from getting a proper paint job right to the edge.
I masked the inside of the gutter. Its tedious, but it can be done. Paint gets in there just fine. It is also a bit of a pain to sand in there close to the gutter, but it can be done.
Mike
I masked the inside of the gutter. Its tedious, but it can be done. Paint gets in there just fine. It is also a bit of a pain to sand in there close to the gutter, but it can be done.
Mike
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Racer
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From: 99702 Malae Place Aiea Hawai’i
Thanks for the feedback Mike 
Originally Posted by m-nelson
I have painted a fiberglass roof. Near as I can tell, you can't get the rain-gutters off, but that does not stop you from getting a proper paint job right to the edge.
I masked the inside of the gutter. Its tedious, but it can be done. Paint gets in there just fine. It is also a bit of a pain to sand in there close to the gutter, but it can be done.
Mike
I masked the inside of the gutter. Its tedious, but it can be done. Paint gets in there just fine. It is also a bit of a pain to sand in there close to the gutter, but it can be done.
Mike
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My transparent top was peeling 2 years ago so I had the local chevy dealership paint it for me. 2 years of setting out in the weather and you can't tell the difference between it and a regular painted top. If I had a good clear top I would have bought a new one but since mine was scratched up it was cheaper for me to paint. I only spent $250 getting mine painted though.
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Racer
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From: 99702 Malae Place Aiea Hawai’i
Thansk for all the feed back
Originally Posted by TorchedC5
My transparent top was peeling 2 years ago so I had the local chevy dealership paint it for me. 2 years of setting out in the weather and you can't tell the difference between it and a regular painted top. If I had a good clear top I would have bought a new one but since mine was scratched up it was cheaper for me to paint. I only spent $250 getting mine painted though.
