1956 Vinyl roof restoration

[Marie]

My '56 has a vinyl roof which has a few wear mark's. We are weighing up whether to paint the vinyl or strip the vinyl and paint the roof. Anyone have any experiences they'd like to share?

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[tbird]

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[Ezdarryl58]

My '56 has a vinyl roof which has a few wear mark's. We are weighing up whether to paint the vinyl or strip the vinyl and paint the roof. Anyone have any experiences they'd like to share?

I was told by old Ford mech that vinyl tops where placed on model's with roof imperfections. When I pulled my on my 64 that was definitely the case

 

[Bond007]

Maybe get new vinyl installed?

 

[Ward 57]

My '56 has a vinyl roof which has a few wear mark's. We are weighing up whether to paint the vinyl or strip the vinyl and paint the roof. Anyone have any experiences they'd like to share?

That's unusual. Vinyl roof weren't used until the '70's. I'd go with stripping and painting. Can't duplicate the look of a real rag top.

 

[highwayghost]

Maybe get new vinyl installed?

I have been looking for someone with experience with vinyl repair/replacement but haven't found any. Anyone know who I could call?