Need minor repair to hardtop

MACinPittsford · 10-20-2003, 09:19 AM

I have a very small chip, probably a 1/4 " jagged piece, out of a corner of my hardtop (2000 Sport model, factory hardtop). I'm going to be trading in my jeep soon, and I want to patch the chip and touch it up as best as possible to maintain the trade value. I couldn't find the piece that broke off, so I will have to try to fill it in.

Can anyone recommend an epoxy or other substance that will adhere well to the hardtop for this purpose?

Thanks.

rock2r · 10-20-2003, 09:20 PM

The product I used to repair a broken rear corner on mine was "Marine-Tex" (Gray). It also is available in white. I bought it at a place called "Boater's World", but any quality marine or boat access. store should have it. It'll set you back a whole three bucks!...It's a two-part epoxy. I actually re-formed and built up a missing section on my hard top about four months ago. I feather sanded the rebuilt area, primed w/red oxide, re-sanded and air-brushed in some OEM "Spice" automotive enamel. I was even able to texture a finish to match the original "bumpy" finish on the top. So far it's made it through an unusually hot northwest summer and now, a usually rainy fall. You cannot see the repair....Really!

badnews · 10-21-2003, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rock2r

The product I used to repair a broken rear corner on mine was "Marine-Tex" (Gray). It also is available in white. I bought it at a place called "Boater's World", but any quality marine or boat access. store should have it. It'll set you back a whole three bucks!...It's a two-part epoxy. I actually re-formed and built up a missing section on my hard top about four months ago. I feather sanded the rebuilt area, primed w/red oxide, re-sanded and air-brushed in some OEM "Spice" automotive enamel. I was even able to texture a finish to match the original "bumpy" finish on the top. So far it's made it through an unusually hot northwest summer and now, a usually rainy fall. You cannot see the repair....Really!

Iused regular bondo once to fill in some holes on mine it lasted at least two more years and then I sold it.

MACinPittsford · 10-21-2003, 08:44 AM

Thanks all.

MAC

10-20-2003, 09:20 PM	#2
rock2r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Washington Posts: 404 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The product I used to repair a broken rear corner on mine was "Marine-Tex" (Gray). It also is available in white. I bought it at a place called "Boater's World", but any quality marine or boat access. store should have it. It'll set you back a whole three bucks!...It's a two-part epoxy. I actually re-formed and built up a missing section on my hard top about four months ago. I feather sanded the rebuilt area, primed w/red oxide, re-sanded and air-brushed in some OEM "Spice" automotive enamel. I was even able to texture a finish to match the original "bumpy" finish on the top. So far it's made it through an unusually hot northwest summer and now, a usually rainy fall. You cannot see the repair....Really! __________________ 2004 Rubicon-Bright Silver(Auto/Dual Tops) 8000 lb Warn Winch Stowmaster 5000 Smittybuilt Neoprene Seat Covers (Blk/Blk-yet to fade!) Jeeperman Rock Skidz-Herculined "for her pleasure"! "Tough Stuff"- Fender, Door & Grill Protectors

10-21-2003, 08:44 AM	#4
MACinPittsford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks all. MAC