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Paint Hi top

Posted: 28 Jan 2011, 11:09
by Sir Brixalot
My hi top has cracks covered by painted masking tape! Going to fibreglass cracks then paint. Does anyone have recommendation for paint type. All suggestions appreciated. Rustoleum? or is that only for metal

Re: Paint Hi top

Posted: 28 Jan 2011, 17:17
by kevtherev
You can use any paint on fibreglass... as long as you use plastic primer first.
rustoleum needs no primer I think

Re: Paint Hi top

Posted: 28 Jan 2011, 17:35
by barsocial
hi,

I looked into this for my cracked and chalky fibreglass hardtop and the best answer I got was a Gelcoat. Have a look under 'boating, fibreglass' in google. Lots of tips out there on how to do it, but it is a summer job unless you have cover to do it.

ioan

Re: Paint Hi top

Posted: 28 Jan 2011, 17:37
by pocolow
As long as you key the fibreglass first(sanding) to give the paint something to grip , then rustoleum is the way to go.

Re: Paint Hi top

Posted: 28 Jan 2011, 18:35
by barsocial
I stand corrected! Just looked online and Rust-Oleum will work on fiberglass so i guess it can flex a little.. oh and it's cheaper if you're doing more than just the top

Re: Paint Hi top

Posted: 28 Jan 2011, 22:05
by Sir Brixalot
Ta guys, rustoleum it is

Re: Paint Hi top

Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 02:56
by CovKid
steel, ally, wood, glass fibre. Rustoleum works on them all and yes flexible.