[pajeep15]

Yeah- Just Bought A Steelhorse Hard Top- Of Course It Is Faded Pretty Bad- What Is Best Approach For Prep, Painting Methods, Paint, Etc??

[chuddly]

i assume its fiberglass? either way its doesnt really change the prep. sand with 180 grit paper to remove all the paint. Prime.....sand...prime...sand...blah blah blah until it looks perfect. then paint.

[chet44]

Gelcoat might be a way to go, lots of prep work though.

[ar4130]

If the only problem is fading, then try using some Penetrol on it first. It's a paint additive and fiberglass conditioner that is available at your local Lowes for like $10 a can.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=41592-71-410

Search the forums for Penetrol and you will find tons of posts about being using it on their hardtops and sometimes flares. I was debating painting my hardtop awhile back, but decided to try some Penetrol first. It came out really great and I never ended up painting it. Very easy application: Rub on with a clean cloth, wait 5 minutes or so, and wipe off any excess.

[YjMick]

Yes penetrol is the way to go! I just did mine after it sat outside under a tree all summer and it turne out great

[4by4junkie]

I would go with Penetrol if its just fading. Otherwise, fiberglass filler any dings dents, prime and paint. Their is a write-up under articles - http://articles.jeepforum.com/How_to:_Paint_a_hard_top

Came out pretty good considering he used spray cans.

[tjorbust]

Rhino line it! Rhino everything!! I swear to god, in the spring I'm getting my whole interior rhino'd.. then the next time I have enough cash I'm gonna get the frame rhino'd! I may pull the wheels off and do the inside of my wheel wells too!