<div dir="ltr">I agree, the aftermarket tops aren't favorable in most eyes. I really want a factory hardtop. I settled for "ugly" version as well with the triangular side window. It is a Thompson top with a smooth finish:<div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6563-e1462309188276.jpg">http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6563-e1462309188276.jpg</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6573.jpg">http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6573.jpg</a><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Sep 17, 2016 at 11:35 AM, Dave Sommers via Datsun-roadsters <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" target="_blank">datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>That's probably a royal coachman hardtop.  It is indeed a molded vinyl pattern made of some injection molded plastic. I don't think it is actual FRP laid up glass due to the lightweight nature.  </div><div><br></div><div>I made mine look pretty good. It took a really good scrub with some "fantastic" cleaner and a nylon brush.  Then many coats of "back to black" which I think was McGuires product. It got dark and looked like vinyl again. It needs periodic reapplication but sure is nice to use in the cold weather. </div><div><br></div><div>Ugly is in the eye of beholder.  Mine has the opening trapezoidal window instead of porthole and Ive seen one that had no window but all obviously made by same company.   Have not yet had success finding any weatherstrip that is close in shape to the original. </div><div><br><br>Dave Sommers<div>Dive Hatteras</div><div><a href="tel:703-517-3724" value="+17035173724" target="_blank">703-517-3724</a></div><div><a href="tel:703-818-1850" value="+17038181850" target="_blank">703-818-1850</a></div></div><div><br>On Sep 16, 2016, at 20:15, Gerry Royston via Datsun-roadsters <<a href="mailto:datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" target="_blank">datsun-roadsters@autox.team.<wbr>net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>


<div dir="ltr">I have one of those ugly hardtops with port holes on the sides.  It looks like black vinyl but upon closer inspection it almost looks like the fiberglass was just textured to look like vinyl.  The top is rather faded and dull and I would like to liven it up a bit.  Any suggestions for this?  Is there a paint that I could use or should I look for a vinyl cleaner/restorer?<br><br>Gerry Royston<br>Frederick, MD<br>1968 Roadster 2000<br>                                    </div>
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