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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Hi guys, I took the day off to redo my weatherstrip on my t-tops.
The outer strip with 4 screws that holds the w/s in place (not necessary to remove), but I thought I'd clean it up. What color should it be, flat blk, semi-gloss blk, or chrome? thanks

also, the inside 2 inches of the t-top, flat blk or same color as the interior.

thanks again
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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I checked the NCRS 1970-1972 Judging Manual and I could NOT find an answer to you question....so, I went out to look at mine. Mine have what appears to be primer(grey) not black like my interior. If you get a better answer than my bologna....let me know. So there's your answer nothing in the Judging manual in regard to T-top interior color or lack of.

Dave
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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The chrome metal piece that is attached by screws and holds the weatherstrip portion that is above the side window is chrome that is painted over flat black.

The outside 2 inches of the fiberglass top on the inside is painted flat black also completely around the perimeter.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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thanks guys.

the metal piece is flat black and as I was removing the adhesive, I noticed the chrome, I did repaint it the same.

also, my inside perimeter had overspray from when the exterior was repainted, again used the flat black to give it a nice clean look.
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