Restoring a tired auto free top
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- Bongonaut
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Restoring a tired auto free top
Our free top is a bit worse for some years of neglect and is dull and lifeless.... Has anyone got any suggestions of ways to give it a spruce up and get it shiny and new(ish) looking?
Re: Restoring a tired auto free top
T-Cut and polish?
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- Bongonaut
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Is it painted or self coloured? Not sure what it's actually made of, grp, abs plastic? Not sure if t cut would work unless I know what it's made of.
Re: Restoring a tired auto free top
Try it on an inconspicuous area, as they say! Whether it's self coloured or painted a light abrasive should bring it back up if it's dulled. I'd go with Autoglym paint renovator, followed by AG Super Resin Polish then seal with a wax. Have fun!!langtoftnick wrote: ↑Sun May 20, 2018 9:02 pm Is it painted or self coloured? Not sure what it's actually made of, grp, abs plastic? Not sure if t cut would work unless I know what it's made of.
Mark
1999 Bongo 2.0L, Northstar Outback rear conversion
1999 Bongo 2.0L, Northstar Outback rear conversion
Re: Restoring a tired auto free top
The stickers on the side of our freetop are pretty tatty and look really dated anyway.
What's the best way to get them removed from the fibreglass?
Cheers
Neil.
What's the best way to get them removed from the fibreglass?
Cheers
Neil.
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Re: Restoring a tired auto free top
Underneath the grey top colour is white (ABS?) plastic. Mine has been kept reasonably shiny with waxing (i also used some sealer wax then was very hard to buff up but that i think fed the porous surface well - am on holiday so can't check its name)
Re: Restoring a tired auto free top
Hi,
You might want to take a look at this topic:
https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/vie ... atf+refurb
If the polishing does not do it for you then a repaint might be worth considering. There are links to photos of my Greece Bongo after I painted it with a roller.
See what you think.
You might want to take a look at this topic:
https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/vie ... atf+refurb
If the polishing does not do it for you then a repaint might be worth considering. There are links to photos of my Greece Bongo after I painted it with a roller.
See what you think.
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- Bongonaut
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Re: Restoring a tired auto free top
That's a grand job!
Thanks for all your comments... Will let y'all know how t goes
Thanks for all your comments... Will let y'all know how t goes