Top damage - needs re-blacking

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Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by GJScholz » Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:47 pm

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I have some wear damage on my new top.
Any ideas on how to re dye it?
Boot black?

Has anyone fixes this with long lasting success?

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Re: Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by Rich Bingham » Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:47 pm

That doesn't appear to be wear damage, rather a smear of some white substance on the top material. Try removing it with a little lacquer thinner (or acetone, your wife's fingernail polish remover) used sparingly on a rag and see if it comes off.
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Re: Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by Scott_Conger » Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:28 pm

I would start with WD-40 first...you'd be amazed what it will take off without damage to the substrate
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Re: Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by Oldav8tor » Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:56 pm

Did you park under a tree or anger a seagull? Other than that, I'd contact the folks you bought it from and see what they recommend.
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Re: Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by CudaMan » Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:13 pm

If you find that the white marks are not stains and that you do need to re-color the vinyl, I have had excellent results with SEM vinyl dye products (available at real automotive paint stores). Be sure to use the proper prep before spraying the color.
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Re: Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by kmatt » Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:26 pm

Greg, The white marks look like they could be house paint. I would start by using soap and water on a clean rag using light rubbing. If that doesn't work you can try some of the other suggestions, be careful if you try lacquer thinner it could dull the surface of the topping.

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Re: Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by GJScholz » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:12 pm

Its definitely wear.
Thanks cudaman for the tip on the vinyl coloring.
Those cans look expensive.

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Re: Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by Inthegarage » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:18 pm

I’ve had good luck with black shoe polish. Rub it in and wipe it off.

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Re: Top damage - needs re-blacking

Post by Jeff Perkins » Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:55 pm

Greg, I also have had success using shoe polish for cosmetic top and boot repair.
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