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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. The Wizard

    The Wizard Member

    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.
     
    The Wizard, Jun 27, 2012
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  2. nwedgar

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

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    timgr, Jun 27, 2012
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  4. 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.
     
    OleBlue, Jun 27, 2012
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  5. '74Renegade

    '74Renegade Active Member

    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.
     
    '74Renegade, Jun 28, 2012
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  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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


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    nickmil, Jun 28, 2012
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  7. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    ive heard new life tops shrink
     
    sterlclan, Jun 29, 2012
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  8. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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


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    nickmil, Jun 30, 2012
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  9. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    im not talking vinyl shrink im talking window frame bending never to fit again shrink.like can loose a couple of inches
     
    sterlclan, Jul 2, 2012
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  10. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Any personal experience?


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    nickmil, Jul 4, 2012
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  11. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    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
     
    sterlclan, Jul 4, 2012
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  12. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    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.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jul 4, 2012
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