What color to bedline my top? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigbadchev72 · 10-07-2011, 09:07 PM

I am getting ready to freshen up my hard top for the 72 Jimmy. I am going to spray it with Als Liner and am looking for opinions. I am going to be selling this shortly, So the "go with what color you like best" isnt gonna work.

I have it narrowed down to 3 options, Gloss black, White, Or color match to the body.

Here is a pic of what I am working with.

bigbadchev72 · 10-07-2011, 09:19 PM

Can a mod move this to the pickups board? It will get more traffic there.

71jimmy · 10-07-2011, 11:04 PM

A white top would be my choice with that color.

tnamarine · 10-07-2011, 11:06 PM

I second white !!

chevy2racr · 10-08-2011, 09:38 AM

if it were mine i'd go with black

CTENTA1 · 10-08-2011, 10:30 AM

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bouncytruck · 10-08-2011, 10:42 AM

Matte black would be my choice, but since that isn't in your options, I'd go with white.

72gmcshorty · 10-08-2011, 10:47 AM

either white or black would work..get whatever is cheaper...i think black would match the trim...

drunkbus · 10-08-2011, 02:28 PM

Black. Here's one on ebay right now that's sprayed with raptor liner that would look similar to yours.

**Bill72** · 10-08-2011, 03:28 PM

Here's one that is color matched.

bigbadchev72 · 10-08-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkbus

Black. Here's one on ebay right now that's sprayed with raptor liner that would look similar to yours.

I think this just sealed the deal. I do have some flattening agent for the als liner so I do have that option.

mcmlxix · 10-09-2011, 05:38 AM

I agree... Black with less shine.... it will look great with the black trim...

Bentblazer · 10-09-2011, 09:17 AM

Bright white will make the red POP, if you decide to do white pm me and I will send you the tint I used with my Als liner

bigbadchev72 · 10-09-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bentblazer

Bright white will make the red POP, if you decide to do white pm me and I will send you the tint I used with my Als liner

I got to reading more about the white and it looks like they have a hard time keeping it from turning yellow. How is yours holding up? How much did it take to spray the outside?

Bentblazer · 10-09-2011, 04:28 PM

I used a full kit. I did mine in early spring and the blazer is garage kept so I haven't had any problems yellowing. On the advise of the local Chevy body shop I used a tint that they use in their Line X bed liners. According to them they have not had any upset customers with a yellowing problem. If you talk to a Als liner rep you will have to use a high grade tint which I did, $99 for a quart, which you only need about 16 oz, I will check exact amounts and tint type If you dicide to go with the white, good luck deciding.

MrGoodpliers · 10-10-2011, 09:56 AM

I think white tops look the best, but if the truck still has the original SPID I would go with the color specified since you are planning to sell it.

Firebirdjones · 10-10-2011, 12:12 PM

I also believe white tops look the best. Really makes any body color stand out and be noticed with a much classier look. If you are going to resell, white would be a better "eye catcher". They also keep the cabin cooler.

Black is,,,,"okay". Not my first choice though. Bakes you in the summer time here in AZ.

If you wanted to be different, body color top would be neat, but that's alot of red.

ol' yeller 72 · 01-29-2012, 10:33 PM

heres mine with a flat black AL'S LINER top

rsavage · 01-30-2012, 12:29 PM

Black interior - black top IMO.

bigbadchev72 · 01-30-2012, 11:27 PM

update

72truckman · 02-01-2012, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

update

Looks Awesome!!!

bigbadchev72 · 02-01-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72truckman

Looks Awesome!!!

Thanks for all the compliments! It is for sale too.

JeffD72 · 02-02-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

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That looks awesome, I am looking to restore my top to the original black as well. Can you share some details on the Al's liner? Are you happy with how it turned out? Were you able to keep the original textured look? How hard was it to apply?

rsavage · 01-31-2012, 07:47 AM

Looks fantastic. What a clean, well done Jimmy!

jeffg1010 · 02-01-2012, 09:31 PM

Top looks great. Did it add a noticable amount of weight to the top? I would guess it would probably only be 5-10 pounds, but just wondering if you could tell the difference.

10-07-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	What color to bedline my top? I am getting ready to freshen up my hard top for the 72 Jimmy. I am going to spray it with Als Liner and am looking for opinions. I am going to be selling this shortly, So the "go with what color you like best" isnt gonna work. I have it narrowed down to 3 options, Gloss black, White, Or color match to the body. Here is a pic of what I am working with. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

10-07-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: What color to bedline my top? Can a mod move this to the pickups board? It will get more traffic there. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

10-07-2011, 11:04 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: What color to bedline my top? A white top would be my choice with that color. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-07-2011, 11:06 PM	#4
tnamarine Guy with a Blazer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 118	Re: What color to bedline my top? I second white !!

10-08-2011, 09:38 AM	#5
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Re: What color to bedline my top? if it were mine i'd go with black __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

10-08-2011, 10:30 AM	#6
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: What color to bedline my top? ... Last edited by CTENTA1; 07-30-2012 at 02:26 PM.

10-08-2011, 10:42 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: What color to bedline my top? Matte black would be my choice, but since that isn't in your options, I'd go with white. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-08-2011, 10:47 AM	#8
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: What color to bedline my top? either white or black would work..get whatever is cheaper...i think black would match the trim... __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

10-08-2011, 02:28 PM	#9
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: What color to bedline my top? Black. Here's one on ebay right now that's sprayed with raptor liner that would look similar to yours. Attached Images

10-08-2011, 03:28 PM	#10
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Re: What color to bedline my top? Here's one that is color matched. Attached Images

10-09-2011, 05:38 AM	#12
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What color to bedline my top? I agree... Black with less shine.... it will look great with the black trim... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-09-2011, 09:17 AM	#13
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: What color to bedline my top? Bright white will make the red POP, if you decide to do white pm me and I will send you the tint I used with my Als liner __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

10-09-2011, 04:28 PM	#15
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: What color to bedline my top? I used a full kit. I did mine in early spring and the blazer is garage kept so I haven't had any problems yellowing. On the advise of the local Chevy body shop I used a tint that they use in their Line X bed liners. According to them they have not had any upset customers with a yellowing problem. If you talk to a Als liner rep you will have to use a high grade tint which I did, $99 for a quart, which you only need about 16 oz, I will check exact amounts and tint type If you dicide to go with the white, good luck deciding. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

10-10-2011, 09:56 AM	#16
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: What color to bedline my top? I think white tops look the best, but if the truck still has the original SPID I would go with the color specified since you are planning to sell it. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

10-10-2011, 12:12 PM	#17
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: What color to bedline my top? I also believe white tops look the best. Really makes any body color stand out and be noticed with a much classier look. If you are going to resell, white would be a better "eye catcher". They also keep the cabin cooler. Black is,,,,"okay". Not my first choice though. Bakes you in the summer time here in AZ. If you wanted to be different, body color top would be neat, but that's alot of red.



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01-29-2012, 10:33 PM	#18
ol' yeller 72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: clovis CA Posts: 12	Re: What color to bedline my top? heres mine with a flat black AL'S LINER top Attached Images __________________ '70 K/5 350/TH350/NP205

01-30-2012, 12:29 PM	#19
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: What color to bedline my top? Black interior - black top IMO. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-30-2012, 11:27 PM	#20
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: What color to bedline my top? update __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

01-31-2012, 07:47 AM	#24
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: What color to bedline my top? Looks fantastic. What a clean, well done Jimmy! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-01-2012, 09:31 PM	#25
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,675	Re: What color to bedline my top? Top looks great. Did it add a noticable amount of weight to the top? I would guess it would probably only be 5-10 pounds, but just wondering if you could tell the difference. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

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