T-Top mod???
11-27-2006, 03:41 PM
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T-Top mod???
Has any one painted either the sides of OR their WHOLE t-top to body colour or any other colour? if so, please post pics...
11-27-2006, 07:35 PM
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Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
I did the trim body color on mine, I also have set of Lexan t-tops for racing that I am going to have completly painted body color.
11-27-2006, 11:35 PM
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Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: ones that turn
ive always wondered about this too ive only seen it done on one car though, and it didnt look to bd
11-28-2006, 07:40 AM
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L TPI
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Ive had a buddy paint his 4th gen camaro (yellow) And he also painted his glass t-tops. So it can be done.
12-03-2006, 10:59 PM
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12-05-2006, 07:31 PM
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niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice exactly wat i had in mind....
03-08-2007, 07:43 PM
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i did a search on this and ive noticed youve replied in just about every thread that deals with body colored t-tops. i guess u also see how ugly the t-tops look when they are on the car
03-08-2007, 07:47 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: Stock Rear End
i dont much like the idea of painted ttops, i like looking up and seeing clouds and things, but i do like the matching trim of the hatch glass, mine is all rusty and oxidized. i may do this soon.
03-08-2007, 10:39 PM
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
the t tops look good tinted as they are. they go nice with tinted windows too. i wouldnt change em, but that one guy did a really good job. the trim looks good painted too. my car is gray, so probably not worth it.
03-08-2007, 11:38 PM
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Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z
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if I ever get a t-top car again I wanna do that
03-09-2007, 04:19 AM
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Redraif's side windows are I believe tinted to match her paint. Perhaps you can simply tint your t-tops instead of painting them?
You could try doing that to your t-tops I bet... I'd feel a lot better about tinting my t-tops than painting them, but I dont have them. Just a suggestion, though...
You could try doing that to your t-tops I bet... I'd feel a lot better about tinting my t-tops than painting them, but I dont have them. Just a suggestion, though...
03-09-2007, 10:02 AM
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Believe it or not, if you tint the tops, after a while the tint will start hanging and eventually just fall off. It's been done and that's exactly what happens.
03-10-2007, 12:24 AM
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Car: 1992 RS / 1989 RS
Engine: 3.1L MFI / Vortec 383 TBI
Transmission: T5 / LS-T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open / 3.73 Eaton posi
I've had my 92 RS for 9 years and tinted the t-tops within the first year with 5% limo tint. Have had zero problems other than scratches on the tint film from me being careless when putting them in the back.
They are, but added the tint film to keep out some more of the sun when I want to run A/C. Yeah, I know I'm in the Pacific Northwest and not alot of use for A/C, but it does the trick.
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03-10-2007, 04:01 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
You got really lucky then. I know of a few people off the top of my head from my area who tried tinting the t-tops and after about a year or two it started bubbling and falling off.
03-10-2007, 08:39 PM
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Car: 1992 RS / 1989 RS
Engine: 3.1L MFI / Vortec 383 TBI
Transmission: T5 / LS-T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open / 3.73 Eaton posi
Maybe I did, maybe the film being installed at a tint shop helps too. Not trying to be rude or anything, but were they home tint jobs on those tops? I see many cars around with do-it-yourself tint jobs and the results are as you describe - bubbling and falling off. Since I had it done with the rest of the car, I don't think it cost me all that much extra.
03-11-2007, 02:42 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
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Maybe I did, maybe the film being installed at a tint shop helps too. Not trying to be rude or anything, but were they home tint jobs on those tops? I see many cars around with do-it-yourself tint jobs and the results are as you describe - bubbling and falling off. Since I had it done with the rest of the car, I don't think it cost me all that much extra.
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