If your hard top is starting to show its age, or maybe you would just like a different color, why not paint it? The hard top is made from fiberglass and can be prepared and painted like any other fiberglass product. You can get the paint and supplies you need at any auto parts store or paint supply store. You can paint your top on the Jeep or remove it if it is easier for you. If you paint it on the Jeep, be sure to mask well because over-spray on the body of your Jeep is very difficult to remove.
Mask off the areas of your hard top that you do not want to paint using masking paper or newspaper and blue painters tape. The windows, trim, and around the edges where it meets the body should all be masked off.
Scuff the surface of the top with a green scuff pad available at most auto parts stores or paint supply stores. Your goal here is to remove loose paint, dirt or other contaminants on the top.
Wipe the entire top down with a tack cloth to remove the dust from the scuffing process. Simply blowing it off with air will not do the job. Tack cloths are cheap and they are designed to pick up all the dust so you will get a better paint job.
Spray the top with a high quality paint in the color of your choice. There are a few paints on the market that are designed to work on plastics, and while the top is fiberglass, these paints seem to excel when painting these tops.
Apply two to three thin but even coats of paint to the top with spray cans. Continue adding coats until you achieve the desired coverage and color you are looking for.
Allow the paint to dry for 30 to 45 minutes between coats for the best finish. Allow the paint to dry for 24 to 48 hours before you wash or wax the finish. Remove the painters tape and masking paper or newspaper from the top.
