67 Hardtop- Getting back to my project

[Gerard F.]

Here's what it looked like a year or so ago, after I took the incorrect 1972 white vinyl off:



Well, after experimenting with paint to get just the right Marina Blue, I finally got it painted:







Sorry guys, here's the paint I used, BC/CC. I just couldn't get the color right with lacquer.
It is a little shiny, but by the time I drive it to San Diego, it will probably dull down a little and look like lacquer.






Surely this time, I won't put a ski rack on it. I remember that the suction cups sure screwed up my incorrect white vinyl.
Here we are in 86.






Now for assembly of the hardtop, stay tuned.

Just having fun,

[Joe C.]

Re: 67 Hardtop- Getting back to my project

Looks great, Jerry.

[Gerard F.]

Re: 67 Hardtop- Getting back to my project

Joe,

With the shiny paint on the hardtop, I guess the car will go faster. Less aerodynamic resistance = more speed. Us guys with the drivers need every advantage we can get.

But here's a serious question on the rear window, as I know you just refinished yours. Here's my rear window setup:

HardtopResto 021 (Large).jpg


Have you, or anyone else here, used the Micro Surface kit pictured below.

HardtopResto 034 (Large).jpg

Any advice.

[Gene M.]

Re: 67 Hardtop- Getting back to my project

Jerry,
I just finished yesterday my 67 hardtop. I used the same compounds that I used on the paint to polish out the rear window. Starting with a less abrasive and finishing with the super fine stuff. All work was done by hand no machine. But if you are secure using a machine than have at it.