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Aug 19, 2003 | 04:13 PM

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Hello everyone, just bought a full size 1986 Bronco and I would like to know what to use to bring back the shine to the removeable top. Thanks

Aug 19, 2003 | 04:22 PM

VIBR8R

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what color is the top more than likely the shine will not come back.
if there ever was a shine to begin with.

Aug 19, 2003 | 04:49 PM

3broncocrazy

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Welcome to the world of dull top broncos

Congrats on your purchase, hope you enjoy

Aug 20, 2003 | 12:30 AM

justshootme84

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Go to a marine or boat shop and get some "Woody's Wax" for fiberglass. Either that, or some guys just repaint the hardtop with rattle cans/spray paint. It's cheap and lasts a few months.

Aug 20, 2003 | 01:48 AM

mrwizard

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The tops weren't ever "shiny". They had kind of a matte finish from the factory.

Aug 20, 2003 | 09:50 AM

BillyBob69

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Its nothing more than texturized fiberglass....If you get a shine out of it then you either have a secret or one hell of a buffing machine.

Aug 20, 2003 | 11:01 AM

sailboat2323

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I used a black engine paint with a matte finish looks just like the day it came from the factory.

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Aug 21, 2003 | 04:43 PM

89broncobob

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I have never seen a shine on the hard tops ..good luck with the bronco and welcome to our world , Im sure we will see you on the boards,,

Aug 23, 2003 | 01:41 PM

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steve83

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It's not bare fiberglass - the fiberglass is white, and smooth. All '78-96 Bronco tops were factory painted with FLAT SPATTER paint. They aren't supposed to shine.

Aug 26, 2003 | 10:54 PM

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crussel4

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Trade secret!
You can prime the surface of the removable top with regular latex primer (roll on) household exterior type; than paint the top with your choice of color at least 2 coats (again your household exterior type) followed by one or two coats of clear.
The top will look brand new even after the Bronco does not.
Good for life of the truck if done right.