Stan0324

I want to paint the rails on my clear top. My local Corvette center has never painted a clear top and was not sure if the paint would stick. Those that have done it, was a special paint or process used ?

Deweyox

Why, that strip looks STUPID IMHO

Pineapple

Well I think the body colored spears look amazing, and apparently so do alot of people and GM.

A few people here have had it done and there was mention of some shops being hesitant to do so, but for the ones who did have it painted I haven't heard of any issues as of yet. I'd imagine the shop would have to sand the rails so there's enough tooth for the primer to adhere.

Stan0324

Maybe to you, but I had the Halo painted gloss black and I would like to finish the look.

dmaxx3500

I would like to see the windshield pillars painted too [one anything but black]

z edge

I have seen a car with the A-pillars painted and after seeing it I can see why the car comes black from the factory. Keep in mind, the actual pillars are mostly inside of the car.

Squeaky Wheel

Glad you asked this question. Anxious to read all replies, as this is something I’ve been considering. I like the look, but my local dealer’s body shop is hesitant to try it. Said they’d never done one, and have concerns about adhesion.

binster

How about vinyl?

ExRedRacer

I took my Little Blue Vette to my Corvette body guy to have him paint those spears to match body color. He told me that there is a special adhesive that should be applied before painting those clear tops that he could not locate. So rather than using something else, he declined to paint it. I told him to please keep looking for it.

fsvoboda

Yes, use a matching vinyl, quick and easy, and it won't cause permanent damage as a botched paint job might. I think there have been threads here on this. Try a search.

blackbirdws6

I had mine wrapped in vinyl. It matches pretty damn well and while they were at it, they did the center of the halo as well in black.

mazurekd

Still owning a C6, waiting to see the C8’s. But if I don’t like it, i’m getting a C7 and doing exactly what you have done. Love it!

Stan0324

Hard to beat that look on red or white Vettes.

chefcg1

had mine painted for $200 at local body shop. I have 2 roofs so i just left it with them. They didn't mention any special prep or paint.

Tony1leo

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/spr...-promoter.aspx

Adhesion Promoter from automotive touchup $9.95

Product Description

12 oz adhesion promoter clear primer for use over bare plastic, chrome, vinyl, galvanized metal, fiberglass, aluminum, and glass. It remains flexible and has better adhesion to plastic than regular primer.

I used this. No problem with peeling or anything. Been about 21 months since I applied it.

Scoobydoobydoo

Same here

Scoobydoobydoo

So I guess you don't like the look of the optional exposed carbon fiber roof either ?

Squeaky Wheel

Looks very nice. If considering resale sometime down the road, I think that would be an even better alternative than paint. Any future owner could remove it if not up to his tastes.

Avanti

Painting "plastic" is hardly new. Most rattle-can companies make plastic-friendly paints so I cannot see why a competent paint facility cannot figure it out... if they take the time and trouble. Bet, they'd have no problems painting your entire car, though.

Deweyox

OK, Now I like it...Damn, just another project I'll need to do.