Custom painted MIC top on Velocity Blue Bronco (custom by dealer)

[Norm A.]

SWEET!!!! What do you think MAACO would charge to do this?

Earl Scheib, I'll paint any Bronco Top for $29.95 no ups no downs no extras

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[Canyonero02]

All Wrangler hard tops are painted, even the standard black ones. They're molded in white, then painted black on the outside. AEV has been painting the insides of the tops black for years.

 

[john houseman]

I have my thoughts as to how they went about it, and you're probably thinking along similar lines.

It does look nice 'now', but I wouldn't want to be it's new owner once they're able to sell it. (that's all I will say for now)

Hopefully, as a Demo, the dealer has it long enough for what ever is going to happen, to happen. Wouldn't wish the potential headache on any customer. Maybe they epoxy sealed it after sanding to prevent any shifting or shrinkage, if that would even work. Time will tell.

 

[Pantherfan]

How could you possibly not get a full side shot with the roof actually on???

 

[MNalls]

All Wrangler hard tops are painted, even the standard black ones. They're molded in white, then painted black on the outside. AEV has been painting the insides of the tops black for years.

Yeah I don't know why everyone is bashing this idea, talking like there's no way it will last? As long as it's prepped and painted well, it's going to hold up like a factory painted top.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Updated by @RTLGarage

Shawn C: “Just went on a test drive with Tom Detwiler, pics do not do this thing justice at all. This thing is an absolute beast! Parked next to the 4Runner, 4Runner has 6” lift and 35” tires. Makes me even more impatient for my FE to get here.”

“ Top was painted by the dealer, Dave Sinclair Ford, they are putting a package together for customers to purchase this as an option with them.”

This top looks great. Doing this though will void the warranty. I would be curious if this top was in great shape to start with (no unfinished edges, no delamination, etc.)....I would presume that paint alone will not stop delamination issues that may arise over time. ??? I too will be interested to see how this holds up over time.

 

[BroncoBoy22]

 

[Rivers90]

Wow, that looks great.

There have been so many posts about if this was even possible.

Knowing this can be done will make a lot of people happy.

 

[mpeugeot]

Those tops will hold up just fine painted, sand, prep solve wipe, adhesion promoter, 2K primer, paint and clear....

Just don't wax it!!! LMFAO.

I was of the mindset to go with vinyl wrap, but if this holds up well, then why wouldn't you do it. I can think of a few ways to paint it where it might have a better than average chance of holding up. So I am sure that the professionals are way ahead of me on that.

 

[MaverickMan]

That is beautiful. Whats the point of Molded-In-Color without the actual color? Right?

 

[Bronc-O]

You know how it is Rick, "they" think they are so smart.

When the "experts" here told us this wouldn't work, you believed them right? I'm glad to see someone give it a try and see what happens.

 

[Funkdoobiest]

I think it puts the mic to shame. If it holds up, Ford should offer that as a fix on cosmetically defective hard tops instead of replacement.

 

[Markubis]

I would think it will hold up fine. If they add the plastic additive to the paint to handle the slight flexing similar to car bumper covers, it should be fine. Plus the MIC tops are much thicker than the standard car bumper covers and will have less flex.

 

[xusarmy]

FYI: Sinclair Ford body shop painted this top.

Is this the MIC top?

 

[MDPensfan]

Looks like its made of metal

Not sure how this top will hold up, but I do know I’ve had Rob Halford screeching ‘Screaming, Screaming for Vengeance!!” in my head while reading the past 8 pages of replies.

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