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NuBomb · 02-15-2007, 11:42 PM

I plan to paint my hard top next week. I am definitely painting it black and I think both the outside and the inside should be black. I'm not making it slick, I want to give it the same texture it originally had. What do ya'll think.

Huck · 02-16-2007, 10:41 AM

Black tops from the factory had white interiors. You may want to consider how dark it will be in there with the black.

bouncytruck · 02-16-2007, 11:47 AM

NuBomb · 02-16-2007, 01:30 PM

That is what I am worried about. I have the silver dash, but me seats, panels, and carpet will be black. I'm just not sure I want the inside to be white. Aren't the soft-tops black on the inside?

Chris27 · 02-16-2007, 02:44 PM

My '70 Jimmy had the inside of the hardtop painted black. The windows were also tinted. It was also a double wall with no interior lights. It was VERY dark inside. I would not reccomend black inside the top. JMO.

pumpkin · 02-16-2007, 04:49 PM

As far as paiting goes, I just made a sub box for my Blazer, and painted it with Gator Gaurd. The texture on it looks just like the original finish on the top.

70gmcjimmy · 02-16-2007, 09:05 PM

White inside will work just fine with silver far as color combos go, and you will be glad you went white for the reasons Huck and Chris27 said. The silver on the inside of the roof is the only other option I would consider if you are set against white, and would still look great with the black outer.

Pumpkin- Is Gator Guard a type of undercoating? Never heard of it. Sounds like a good idea!

Later---DAC

pumpkin · 02-16-2007, 11:39 PM

Its a store bought box liner kit. A two part urothane, epoxy type stuff. I'll be posting some pics of my sub box-console on the weekend. Hopefully they will be clear enough to give you an idea of how close it looks.

BobbyK · 02-17-2007, 12:27 AM

Gator Gaurd

Sprayed my hardtop with it useing a Shutz gun.

02-15-2007, 11:42 PM	#1
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Hard top repaint question I plan to paint my hard top next week. I am definitely painting it black and I think both the outside and the inside should be black. I'm not making it slick, I want to give it the same texture it originally had. What do ya'll think. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

02-16-2007, 10:41 AM	#2
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Hard top repaint question Black tops from the factory had white interiors. You may want to consider how dark it will be in there with the black.

02-16-2007, 11:47 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Hard top repaint question __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-16-2007, 01:30 PM	#4
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Hard top repaint question That is what I am worried about. I have the silver dash, but me seats, panels, and carpet will be black. I'm just not sure I want the inside to be white. Aren't the soft-tops black on the inside? __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

02-16-2007, 02:44 PM	#5
Chris27 Blazerless Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274	Re: Hard top repaint question My '70 Jimmy had the inside of the hardtop painted black. The windows were also tinted. It was also a double wall with no interior lights. It was VERY dark inside. I would not reccomend black inside the top. JMO. __________________ 72' K5 Blazer 4x4 350TBI/700R4/NP205 3/4 ton diffs. Daily driver. SOLD 69' Beaumont 388/700R4 11.70@116 77' Bronco, Wife's mall cruiser/poser 4x4. Capable but too pretty to go offroad.

02-16-2007, 04:49 PM	#6
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: Hard top repaint question As far as paiting goes, I just made a sub box for my Blazer, and painted it with Gator Gaurd. The texture on it looks just like the original finish on the top.

02-16-2007, 09:05 PM	#7
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Hard top repaint question White inside will work just fine with silver far as color combos go, and you will be glad you went white for the reasons Huck and Chris27 said. The silver on the inside of the roof is the only other option I would consider if you are set against white, and would still look great with the black outer. Pumpkin- Is Gator Guard a type of undercoating? Never heard of it. Sounds like a good idea! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years! Last edited by 70gmcjimmy; 02-16-2007 at 09:07 PM.

02-16-2007, 11:39 PM	#8
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: Hard top repaint question Its a store bought box liner kit. A two part urothane, epoxy type stuff. I'll be posting some pics of my sub box-console on the weekend. Hopefully they will be clear enough to give you an idea of how close it looks.

02-17-2007, 12:27 AM	#9
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Hard top repaint question Gator Gaurd Sprayed my hardtop with it useing a Shutz gun. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

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