Painting a hard top?

ks90yj · 01-17-2009, 06:54 AM

Can I rattle can my hard top or will it just come out looking like crap?

**Mark455SD** · 01-17-2009, 07:16 AM

I used a foam roller and a pint of Rustoleum white high gloss enamel. Its oil based and takes a while to dry. It came out great and it was easy. The slight texture from the foam roller hides minor imperfections. Also a stronger finish than rattle can. Not a scratch yet

ks90yj · 01-17-2009, 07:20 AM

what color was it when you started?

**Mark455SD** · 01-17-2009, 07:24 AM

My top was black and changed to white. Everyone told me not do white until they saw the finished product. Now everyone loves it

xxxflhrci · 01-17-2009, 07:27 AM

I rattle canned one flat black. It turned out great.

I also put Herculiner on my current top. It looks pretty good, too.

ks90yj · 01-17-2009, 07:28 AM

can you guys show me a pic?

**Mark455SD** · 01-17-2009, 07:30 AM

rattle can flat scratches easy. how many cans did you use? i used 1 can of rusto to paint my top

jerseyjeep2003 · 01-17-2009, 07:34 AM

I tried rattle can, then wound up using herculiner. A friend used the roll on method. IMO, roll on looks better, Herculiner is tough, and really hides any imperfections.

ks90yj · 01-17-2009, 07:44 AM

how much is herculiner and where can i buy it?

OLhuntinYJ · 01-17-2009, 07:52 AM

you can order it off the net.... just google it

**Mark455SD** · 01-17-2009, 07:57 AM

herc for a hardtop = waste of money = serves no purpose

ks90yj · 01-17-2009, 07:58 AM

Do I need to sand it first wether I herc it or paint it?

**Ironworker709** · 01-17-2009, 09:20 AM

I used Gator Gaurd II bedliner on mine..its a 2 part epoxy,much better than single stage ,holds better in UV and more durable and has a better bond.
60.00 a kit,can roll on or spray on with the shultz gun,the gun only costs 25.00

I have to disagree with herculiner or any good bedliners on a hardtop being useless,its much more durable when going through tree branches and bushes on the trails ,will last MUCH longer than any paint and gives it a vinyl look with the texture it gives.It also quiets down the outside noises and helps insulate. Useless?...FAR from it...

**Ironworker709** · 01-17-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ks90yj

Do I need to sand it first wether I herc it or paint it?

YES,that is THEE most important thing,sand and clean VERY thoroughly or it wont last long at all,you wont get a bond and it will flake off very easily,that goes for paint and bedliner

chadroc · 01-17-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark455SD

herc for a hardtop = waste of money = serves no purpose

Herc isn't very expensive, and it is a durable finish which covers flaws well, but it will be a PIA to clean if you get mud on it.
I used flat black rattlecan on a yj I had. It turned out nice

01-17-2009, 07:27 AM	#5
xxxflhrci Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Posts: 3,643 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I rattle canned one flat black. It turned out great. I also put Herculiner on my current top. It looks pretty good, too.