repainting roof on hardtop fbody
12-04-2017, 02:10 PM
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repainting roof on hardtop fbody im wanting to paint match the roof on my camaro to the car. its black roof on a red car. does the windshield need to be removed to have it done?
i was thinking about wrapping it but not sure if they make a red to match the paint
i was thinking about wrapping it but not sure if they make a red to match the paint
12-04-2017, 08:09 PM
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I've seen many shops that use a camera type machine that attaches to a body panel like a door and it hits it with different lights to color match your current paint including any fade, etc...
12-20-2017, 08:20 AM
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If I recall it all correctly, GM did a Body color roof for the Firebirds, and a Black color top for the Camaros. It sounds like your wanting to change that, and I also prefer body color roof instead of the black.
Like said, the windshield stays on, the shop should tape off and covering Everything else on and around the car.
There are only 2 locations where the Roof meets the rest of the body, a small section behind each door window. There is a natural gap between the roof and body, so it's difficult to see differences in color.
I'm told Red is the toughest color to match, and although I have a t-top roof, I had my roof panel (red TA) replaced (bubbling issue) and painted 2 years ago. No issues.
Like said, the windshield stays on, the shop should tape off and covering Everything else on and around the car.
There are only 2 locations where the Roof meets the rest of the body, a small section behind each door window. There is a natural gap between the roof and body, so it's difficult to see differences in color.
I'm told Red is the toughest color to match, and although I have a t-top roof, I had my roof panel (red TA) replaced (bubbling issue) and painted 2 years ago. No issues.
12-20-2017, 12:13 PM
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Reason I asked is bc I the 2 shops I went to wouldn't do the job without taking it out. I told them it didn't need to come out. They said they won't do it bc without taking it out the paint would peal.
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12-20-2017, 04:34 PM
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you can use lift tape. It is designed to lift up rubber gaskets etc while painting so you can scuff and paint under said gasket and then let it back down. Zero issue. Loved the stuff, always used it when I couldn't justify the time spent taking stuff apart to fix a customers car but didn't want to do a **** job.
12-20-2017, 06:42 PM
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you can use lift tape. It is designed to lift up rubber gaskets etc while painting so you can scuff and paint under said gasket and then let it back down. Zero issue. Loved the stuff, always used it when I couldn't justify the time spent taking stuff apart to fix a customers car but didn't want to do a **** job.
The seal looks so narrow, I don't see how you lift it and hold it back.
Got any pics?
12-21-2017, 07:34 AM
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I don't have any of it on hand, it's been quite some time since I was in the auto body industry and my car is tucked away for the winter. Lift tape is thin and ridged on one side so it can slide under things. You tuck the ridged side in and then pull the molding back.
Here a video I found, not the best demonstration but I think you can get the point.
Here a video I found, not the best demonstration but I think you can get the point.