What material are the tops made out of? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Smokin72on20s · 07-15-2004, 04:12 PM

Fiberglass? Also, they can be painted right?

**Captkaos** · 07-15-2004, 05:46 PM

Yes, fiberglass and they can be painted.

useRc10 · 07-18-2004, 02:05 PM

what have y'all used to paint them...i figure since they have a rough finish, that they can be brushed/rolled with outdoor quality paint...i also thought about roll-on bedliner but want to make sure that it will come out ok.

Thanks, -Nick

alf4444 · 07-18-2004, 03:58 PM

they can be sanded smooth and painted with auto paint also

Gregsmx · 07-18-2004, 08:15 PM

Smokin, if you are trying to re-paint a top with the original look type finish, then I would suggest Dominion Sureseal Gatorguard II. It is a type of bedliner finish that happens to replicate the original texture fairly closely. At least closer than the other bedliners on the market. It is applied with a Shutz gun from your home air compressor. If you check out my website, you can see a few pictures of the look. Page 3 of the Cardomain website has this.

If you are going to re-paint over the existing texture, then just be sure the texture is 'tight' against the top. After years in the sun, the texture tends to loosen or chip in places, and your new paint will go with it.

If you want to paint the top smooth, then all you need to do is sand the top to the finish you need, make any fiberglass repairs of imperfections, then prime and paint. It's fiberglass, and very forgiving and easy to work with. However, if painting smooth, then the top will need to be free of wobbles and bumps, because it will show up..

Good luck, Greg.

Smokin72on20s · 07-20-2004, 12:47 AM

how durable and strong are the tops? Can they take some abuse? would it be wise to just go ahead and re-fiberglass the whole top before you paint it?

Jonboy · 07-20-2004, 08:24 AM

If teh top is not cracked or broken, there is no reason to re-fiberglass anything. Just paint it and go.

07-15-2004, 04:12 PM	#1
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	What material are the tops made out of? Fiberglass? Also, they can be painted right? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

07-15-2004, 05:46 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Yes, fiberglass and they can be painted. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-18-2004, 02:05 PM	#3
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	what have y'all used to paint them...i figure since they have a rough finish, that they can be brushed/rolled with outdoor quality paint...i also thought about roll-on bedliner but want to make sure that it will come out ok. Thanks, -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

07-18-2004, 03:58 PM	#4
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	they can be sanded smooth and painted with auto paint also __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

07-18-2004, 08:15 PM	#5
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Smokin, if you are trying to re-paint a top with the original look type finish, then I would suggest Dominion Sureseal Gatorguard II. It is a type of bedliner finish that happens to replicate the original texture fairly closely. At least closer than the other bedliners on the market. It is applied with a Shutz gun from your home air compressor. If you check out my website, you can see a few pictures of the look. Page 3 of the Cardomain website has this. If you are going to re-paint over the existing texture, then just be sure the texture is 'tight' against the top. After years in the sun, the texture tends to loosen or chip in places, and your new paint will go with it. If you want to paint the top smooth, then all you need to do is sand the top to the finish you need, make any fiberglass repairs of imperfections, then prime and paint. It's fiberglass, and very forgiving and easy to work with. However, if painting smooth, then the top will need to be free of wobbles and bumps, because it will show up.. Good luck, Greg. __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

07-20-2004, 12:47 AM	#6
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	how durable and strong are the tops? Can they take some abuse? would it be wise to just go ahead and re-fiberglass the whole top before you paint it? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

07-20-2004, 08:24 AM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	If teh top is not cracked or broken, there is no reason to re-fiberglass anything. Just paint it and go. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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