lowering convertible top questions

Is it possible to strip a vehicle for paint and re-use the convertible top you took off?
I've done a couple that way. I just undid the latched to release pressure removed the trim, the side sails panels and removed the rear window at the trim line blocked the rear bow into correct position so I kept correct bow height . I then folded everything Up and covered it well. sanded the dutchmans panel (which was bad on both convertibles I had to do) and painted car, reverse to install (do not unstaple from rear bow or it's almost impossible to redo). try to put the trim on without making new holes in rear window the you have a much better chance of lining the sail panels up so there are no wrinkles.