(How to) paint your convertible rag top at home

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Жыл бұрын

How to paint your convertible rag top for only $25 from home
In this video I show you How to paint your convertible rag top from home, this is an easy diy project that you can do to freshen up or even change the color of a convertible top. The products and materials used are below but understand that there are other professional kits available to complete this project. This video is for those who may not have the resources or funds and want to know other options.
This video is my personal opinion on the product I chose to review, it does not contain any paid promotions to encourage one to choose their brand or products.
All products below can be found at your local automotive shops near you.
Duplicolor semi gloss engine paint
Tape and drape 24 in and 48 in
Blue painters tape
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@searcher3x Жыл бұрын

It looks good. I agree, there's spots you simply have no control over. I don't know that I would have use for this type of work but it is nice to know it can be done.

@newtouchauto Жыл бұрын

Thanks and yeah I’m sure there will be some that’ll disagree 😆 . As mentioned in the video there’s a more professional way to color convertible tops but I figured this is a good diy that’ll save a few bucks.

@yalhsaheath Жыл бұрын

I just read the other peoples coments an got the answers to the questions i asked ya. Thank you so so much an i give you a 110 rating. You should do more videos bc this really helped thank you again

@newtouchauto Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks for watching the video. The brand used in this video will work but there’s a better product that you can also use. Fabric spray that can be found in your local automotive shops, here’s the link below. Dupli-Color HVP106 Vinyl and Fabric Coating Spray Paint - Flat Black - 11 oz Aerosol Can a.co/d/4WnhglP

@charleslentz8678 8 ай бұрын

You did a really good job on that top! I'm gonna be doing the same thing to my dad's soft top Jeep. Thanks a lot for the tips and information.

@newtouchauto 8 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that and you for watching the video, hopefully you have a successful project

@jayrazz8499 4 ай бұрын

How'd the project end up?

@newtouchauto 4 ай бұрын

@jayrazz8499 As far as I know no issues, this was one of our customers vehicle

@masonpugh3637 Жыл бұрын

Did a real good job at home project be a great thing to do took the scratches out nice video

@newtouchauto Жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that and you watching the video. As mentioned in the video there’s a more professional way to color convertible tops but I figured this is a good diy that’ll save a few bucks.

@edwardwilliammorris1340 2 ай бұрын

Excellent. My car needs the same 👍

@newtouchauto 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and sharing your thoughts.

@afagan3772 4 ай бұрын

Good job thanks

@newtouchauto 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you for watching the video.

@yalhsaheath Жыл бұрын

I love it. My son just got his first car an wants to paint the vinyl top black. I want to help him make it look good. An your video was awesome. The only question I have is, has it cracked at all?

@newtouchauto 8 ай бұрын

To my knowledge no but the reason I used the product in the video is because it doesn’t have a gloss coating. That way there’s nothing to worry about with cracking paint.

@mr.muldoontoyou 3 ай бұрын

Can a black soft top be painted tan? And if so, how well does it hold up?

@newtouchauto 3 ай бұрын

Yes it can be done, you’ll need to base coat it first with grey or white. Then you can apply the tan coats. Fabric spray will be the best option or have it dyed to your preference

@chrysochoidisnikolaos3068 3 ай бұрын

A very good job but can you tell me please what kind of colour spray did you used ...is it a special spray for it?or is a normal car spray colour.thank you!

@newtouchauto 3 ай бұрын

In this video I used outdoor/indoor paint by Krylon. Fabric paint or staining is more ideal for the project but I pretty much wanted to show others a different option.

@yalhsaheath Жыл бұрын

And was that high temp engine paint ya used i can not really see the name of the paint

@newtouchauto 8 ай бұрын

Yes, the brand was Duplicolor

@glamourgoddess4683 Жыл бұрын

What happens when it rains? Will this still be the same color?

@newtouchauto Жыл бұрын

No worries with it fading from the sun rays or rain, the engine paint has strong longevity. As mentioned in the video there’s a more professional way to color convertible tops but I figured this is a good diy that’ll save a few bucks.

@glamourgoddess4683 Жыл бұрын

@@newtouchauto Ahhh okay got it. Thanks for your response and it turned out great. 😊

@newtouchauto Жыл бұрын

@@glamourgoddess4683 you’re welcome and thanks for watching the video.

@as2223 3 ай бұрын

It turns green like money

@bonitaestes2177 Жыл бұрын

?it looks great BUT does mechanism stil. Work?

@newtouchauto Жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes everything works normally.

@LeeRob-xc5dl Жыл бұрын

How did you clean the top at first?! Thank you for the vid brother. Not a lot of people go over how to mask the car off.

@newtouchauto Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks for the compliment, only the normal degreaser soap and water will do.

@christian71262 3 ай бұрын

How has it been holding up ?

@newtouchauto 3 ай бұрын

No issues reported from the owner, so far so good.

@bonitaestes2177 Жыл бұрын

A d what about rain???

@newtouchauto 8 ай бұрын

Great question, no worries with rain. As long as it’s dry before anything comes in contact with the surface there won’t be any issues. It’s a permanent paint finish, just an easy way for those to get done diy style.

@jonathanmoore8495 Жыл бұрын

Great video but you did not go the details of the materials

@newtouchauto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment, you can find the details listed in the description.

@marlenelee1967 2 ай бұрын

You didn't tell us what kind of paint

@newtouchauto 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video, the information is listed in the description area.

@khancross 4 ай бұрын

Way too much work and too expensive. Just get liquid shoe paint and apply it with a sponge. The vinyl will look new in 5 minutes

@newtouchauto 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I wasn’t aware of shoe paint.

@Theundisputedtruth 18 күн бұрын

A video of it ?

@djivanevents1632 5 күн бұрын

I tried this method with the shoe shine liquid paint about 2years ago to try and save money and out-smart the unknown and it was a very bad decision cuz with the texas heat & sun it only took a few summer months before most of the black color on my rag top totally faded really really bad and looked greyish-white and looked alot worst than before , worst mistake ever ! Im not sure what chemicals are in liquid shoe paint but I should have know that most shoes are not made from the same materials as rag tops ! lol.. what in the world was I thinking ! lol... I'm most likely gonna try this method here in this video here since it simply makes way more sense than the stupidity I did in the past ! lol...

@khancross 5 күн бұрын

@@djivanevents1632 I live in Antalya 300 days desert sun. Winter horrorble rain. Had no such problem with this shoe paint. I am talking about shoe leather paint which is liquid like water, not shoe cream. I own this convertible for a year now and put only one time liquid paint on it. After a year it still looks nice. I only clean it from time to time with a microfibre cloth and multipurpose cleaner

@newtouchauto 5 күн бұрын

@djivanevents1632 thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience, there’s always a better option for what we choose. They also have automotive fabric spray as well lawn furniture spray which is designed to fight off the outdoor seasons. You can find the outdoor pillow spray aerosols at Lowe’s or Home Depot, the fabric spray can be found at your local automotive stores.