Paint my K5 Top

[muddybuddy]

Assuming factory texture is still decent, i used a couple rattle cans of black. This was at least 15yrs ago, but still looked good 10yrs later. No prep work except wiping it down to remove any loose debris.

 

[regal403]

Assuming factory texture is still decent, i used a couple rattle cans of black. This was at least 15yrs ago, but still looked good 10yrs later. No prep work except wiping it down to remove any loose debris.

Something like this would work, right?

Automotive Acrylic Enamel | Krylon® Spray Paint

Krylon® Automotive Acrylic Enamel reduces project time by getting the job done. Learn more about this acrylic enamel product here for project success.

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[muddybuddy]

Something like this would work, right?

Automotive Acrylic Enamel | Krylon® Spray Paint

Krylon® Automotive Acrylic Enamel reduces project time by getting the job done. Learn more about this acrylic enamel product here for project success.

www.krylon.com

Thats honestly more appropriate than what i remember using. I literally just grabbed cans of black and went to town. Aside from the handful of people that knew i spray painted it, nobody could tell, and I’m not a painter, just make sure to avoid runs and try to spray as consistent as possible

 

[scouthead]

Yeah, I know it's not the proper way, Bla Bla Bla. but I'm on limited funds and mostly time and it was looking horrible. The Herculiner was just beat to shizz from 2 AZ summers in the driveway. So the easiest and quickest way for some lipstick on a pig was this route. A couple posts giving me flack led me to not update this thread and thus forgetting about it. And although they probably were correct in their advised process, I just wasn't persuaded or inclined to go that route. I honestly forgot about this thread until today when a post was made.

My end goal is a soft topper. I also have a source for "new" hard tops if I'm so inclined. But this is fine for now. And if cracks I'll just paint it again...

yeah that bedliner stuff was all the rage... but the cheaper stuff just doesnt hold up to the sun. I did a fantastic DYI job in the back of my old scout. When I took the full top off and left it off for a year? started to fade and separate, showing the painted metal underneath. LAME.

 

[ArizonaK5]

I am planning on painting my 77 Top with Black Durabak-18.

 

[TJ1978]

Found some before and after pics... You can see how the sun just annihilated the Herculiner, especially on the top. If I remember correctly I did like 3-4 fresh coats over the top.