vinyl roof

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 3:53 pm

While waiting for my new Mopar to be unearthed from its slumber what is the best way to remove the Vinyl Roof? does one get it from the corner and pull or is there another way?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 3:56 pm

Mine came off in strips it was so bad

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 6:06 pm

Hoping you wont have the same problem as sirdppc / Dan, most of his Chargers roof peeled off with the vinyl! Just take it easy when your a peeling!
Well done by the way 8)

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jan 04, 05 7:18 pm

You can get away with cutting around the clips. It makes putting the new top on more tricky though.

I will be removing my vinyl top very soon too.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 7:21 pm

evil evil things, burn it burn it burn it.

Mine came away like wall paper on the Fury, but others have been in tiny strips.

Get the old glue off a scotchbrite pad soaked in Celulose Thinners or Acetone (nail polish remover) works well

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jan 04, 05 7:39 pm

My understanding is that if you intend putting a new top on it is better to leave the old glue in place.

Obviously if you have rust to repair that is not possible.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 10:07 pm

really? I'd have thought you'd have difficulty getting it smooth as the only glue usually ends up quite rough textured and eben roof cover vinyl' not that thick. Though to be honest I usually rip em up and BURN THEM BURN BURN BURN THE EVIL VINYL ROOF

then paint the roof panel.

After I have BURNED THE EVIL VINYL. BURN BURN BURN

Personally, I'm not fond of vinyl roof covers.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 10:18 pm

Get the picture Fellas,might just leave it on then.The last but one Mopar I had took around 1500 hours and I did not finish that one(the old Peach bros Runner)and to be honest I do not want to spend anywhere near as much time on this project.........................Strange that no one has asked what the Car is. :blob5:

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 10:19 pm

Get the picture Fellas,might just leave it on then.The last but one Mopar I had took around 1500 hours and I did not finish that one(the old Peach bros Runner)and to be honest I do not want to spend anywhere near as much time on this project.........................Strange that no one has asked what the Car is. :blob5:

Holly · Post by **Holly** » Tue Jan 04, 05 10:20 pm

You're not so hot on Pimpin' Vinyl rooves then Al?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 11:46 pm

I dont need to ask Pete, there is a certain little bird! Like I say well done. Would love to see details and pic of it. 8)

PS I like vinyl roofs (very period), mine has the original foam backed type, fine in New Mexico, put probably holding 2 gallons of rain against the steel roof now!
Ive heard about keeping old glue on, dont know why. And am I the only person who thinks that a vinyl roof is almost mandatory on a 68-70 Charger (other than the General Lee)? Really does suit it.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Jan 05, 05 9:47 am

I am told it is easier to stick the new vinyl on if the old glue is still on the foof. Better adhesion to the steel and keeps the rust out better I think?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jan 05, 05 10:15 pm

fair enough Dave, kinda makes sense.

James - Vinyl is for records and Emma Peel's catsuit, not automotive exteriors.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Jan 05, 05 10:19 pm

I was under the impression that to do the job properly (NOT as per the factory) You have to spray the roof in paint first then stick yer vinyl on that to stop the rust, or have I got that wrong. I do know that a lumpy vinyl roof is sometimes just the glue balling up from sun scorch rather than rust.