Removal of vinyl top

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Is there any way to get the glue off and not hurt the paint?

That's one benefit of heating it. Most of thr glue will come off with the top material. As suggested, get an an adhesive remover.

3m makes a really good one, available on Amazon and most body shop suppliers.

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