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Old 02-25-2011, 08:06 AM
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I am looking into getting a 2005, and everything is good except I dont like the dark blue top. Is there any possible way to make the top black without having to replace it? Will dying work without causing problems? Thanks.
Old 02-25-2011, 08:28 AM
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If you don't like the color of the roof, don't buy the car. Just keep looking. I think the top material is vinyl so dyeing would seem to be out of the question.
Old 02-25-2011, 08:36 AM
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Replace the top with a new one or pick a different car
Old 02-25-2011, 08:39 AM
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Years ago we used to dye convertible tops and vinyl roofs. It was pretty easy, tape it up, clean it, and spray. I even did a couple in my garage and they turned out great!
Old 02-25-2011, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Ticket14
I am looking into getting a 2005, and everything is good except I dont like the dark blue top. Is there any possible way to make the top black without having to replace it? Will dying work without causing problems? Thanks.
I also have a dark blue top on frost leather. Didnt like it at first, but it has now grown on me. I wouldnt change it even it I had to.
Old 02-25-2011, 10:04 AM
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Don't buy it.


Too much work.
Old 02-25-2011, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ticket14
I am looking into getting a 2005, and everything is good except I dont like the dark blue top. Is there any possible way to make the top black without having to replace it? Will dying work without causing problems? Thanks.
Dye it....going from blue to black is a lot easier than other colors.

http://www.leatherworldtech.com/Depa...and-Paint.aspx
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Old 02-25-2011, 02:57 PM
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Nothing some magblue wheels can't fix
Old 02-25-2011, 05:26 PM
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black top will add 10hp do it
Old 02-27-2011, 07:02 PM
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You can't paint the top. You will need a new top which is $450+ labor.
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Originally Posted by dfresh713
You can't paint the top. You will need a new top which is $450+ labor.
Where are you buying your top from? 450$ is a good price. My top has a couple tears and needs to be replaced. I could use some help. Where can I get a good top?
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^ +1 $450 for new top? holy moly where can i get em? i will give u extra $100.
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Tops....$479 & up...
http://www.topsonline.com/inner.html...make=61&dept=1
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Originally Posted by dfresh713
You can't paint the top. You will need a new top which is $450+ labor.
I'm going to correct myself. Yes, I have seen different types of tops for sale and some are cheap new. I'd say you get what you pay for. I'm replacing my top soon and have done a lot of research on different tops and amounts that they cost. I'll be posting up a thread soon, listing the tops and differences and cost.
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Originally Posted by sluggoZ
Another link....higher prices....better quality???
http://www.autotopsdirect.com/category-s/3383.htm
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