Vinyl Top Removed Now What?

[6dart9]

So I removed the old crusty vinyl off my roof today and to my suprise there was not one spot of rust. Everyone I talked to said there would be rust.

Anyways What have you guys used to take off all the glue and stuff.
I was thinking about just sanding it and then primer it. I also thought of using a stripper like the Aircraft stuff but that makes a wet mess.

Let me know any techniques that worked well for you guys or any to steer clear of.

Thanks

Justin

 

[Prine]

Are you replacing the top or just painting it?

I would imagine a Rough Grit paper at first, followed by Finer and Finer Paper, until desired texture....:cheers:

 

[6dart9]

When the car is repainted b5 blue it will most likely get the vinyl top put back on unless i change my mind. However it will not get painted for a year or so but it does not get rained on because it is in my garage.

 

[H22A4]

I used paint stripper... it was nasty stuff but it got the old residue off quickly. I thought about sanding it but the 20 minutes of using paint stripper seemed better then 60+ minutes sanding. I would make the same choice again.

 

[70Duster440]

36 grit on a DA or slow speed sander will take the glue and paint off pretty easily. Then you can prime. It'll go fast - or you can use stripper as suggested already.