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"Canvas" Top for 1974 CJ%

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by The Wizard, Jun 27, 2012.

  1. Jun 27, 2012
    The Wizard

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    Does anyone make a "canvas" top for a 1974 CJ5? The reason I ask is that I want to "paint" the top to match the camo pattern on the rest of the jeep. I don't think I can do that with a "vinyl" top.
     
  2. Jun 27, 2012
    nwedgar

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    If not...have you thought about painting the denim top? Bestop carries both varieties.
     
  3. Jun 27, 2012
    timgr

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    OleBlue

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    If the top is like their seat covers, the "denim" is still vinyl I believe, just with a denim texture that makes the material hard to clean. It may hold paint better than slick vinyl.
     
  5. Jun 28, 2012
    '74Renegade

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    I have the "denim" seats and they are still vinyl and hard to keep clean. You might look for a vinyl specific paint, a marine store might have some.
     
  6. Jun 28, 2012
    nickmil

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    Wasnt there a company called "New Life Canvas" making them also? Might check that out.


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  7. Jun 29, 2012
    sterlclan

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    ive heard new life tops shrink
     
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    nickmil

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    Don't know. Bestop's do when cold or when they sit Unmounted for a long time.


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    sterlclan

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    im not talking vinyl shrink im talking window frame bending never to fit again shrink.like can loose a couple of inches
     
  10. Jul 4, 2012
    nickmil

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    Any personal experience?


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  11. Jul 4, 2012
    sterlclan

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    have seen one that didnt fit by about a foot, but didnt witness the shrinking. was told by a boat guy that if not properly conditioned before they assemble the top the water and sun shrink em. id go to a boat canvas guy
     
  12. Jul 4, 2012
    nickmil

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    Could see that happening. Was curious is all.
     
  13. Jul 4, 2012
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Canvas will shrink if it gets damp & drys out- it's cotton just like a pair of jeans.

    Most boats these days come with tops made out of synthetic sail cloth material- no shrinkage, wear & UV resistant. not sure how well paint would stick but probably better than it would to canvas.

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