Painting a removable hardtop
07-07-2018, 06:22 PM
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Painting a removable hardtop
*EDIT* This is a 1968 hardtop
Has anyone had this done, and what might be the going rate?
I plan to inquire with a body shop, but now just looking to know what someone here has actually paid.
Top is perfect, no body work required. When the car was repainted to its original color, the PO didn't repaint the top.
It's either repaint to match, or go with a vinyl covering. Jury's out.
Thank you.
Has anyone had this done, and what might be the going rate?
I plan to inquire with a body shop, but now just looking to know what someone here has actually paid.
Top is perfect, no body work required. When the car was repainted to its original color, the PO didn't repaint the top.
It's either repaint to match, or go with a vinyl covering. Jury's out.
Thank you.
Last edited by cor66vette; 07-08-2018 at 08:45 AM. Reason: Added reference to 1968 model year
07-08-2018, 08:10 AM
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Has anyone had this done, and what might be the going rate?
I plan to inquire with a body shop, but now just looking to know what someone here has actually paid.
Top is perfect, no body work required. When the car was repainted to its original color, the PO didn't repaint the top.
It's either repaint to match, or go with a vinyl covering. Jury's out.
Thank you.
I plan to inquire with a body shop, but now just looking to know what someone here has actually paid.
Top is perfect, no body work required. When the car was repainted to its original color, the PO didn't repaint the top.
It's either repaint to match, or go with a vinyl covering. Jury's out.
Thank you.
Last edited by S.C. vette; 07-08-2018 at 08:11 AM.
07-08-2018, 08:44 AM
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Thank you, "S.C", looks good. I should have mentioned I'm referring to a 1968 hardtop, and cost would most likely differ. 
07-18-2018, 02:23 PM
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A bit of an update: I got an over-the-phone estimate, pending an eyes on, of $500. This by a very well respected and highly recommended painter who knows Corvettes.