prepping and re-painting a hard top

[Bertha]

Awesome idea! Got a plethora of sanders (I am not for want of power tools after remodeling my house) - I'll start with some 180 and go lighter from there.

All you will need is 180 and primer. You should not need to go any finer on the paper, especially if using an epoxy primer, sealer or an etch primer w/high build primer on top(you should use 1 of the 3).

[Bertha]

Thanks for asking Nick, I was too embarrassed to. Last time I asked what some initials were the answer was some internet slang my 11 year old knew.

Internet jargon and acronyms aren't my stong point either. Never be afraid to ask. Anyone who pokes fun at someone asking a question is just a fool!

[brucejohn]

Internet jargon and acronyms aren't my stong point either. Never be afraid to ask. Anyone who pokes fun at someone asking a question is just a fool!

To be clear no one here has poked fun at me. I allowed my own insecurity to inhibit my question. Everyone here has been great to a noob like myself. This is the best forum I have participated in for information and welcoming newbies/inexperienced mechanics.

That is a tribute to everyone here.

[bmohan55]

To be clear no one here has poked fun at me. I allowed my own insecurity to inhibit my question. Everyone here has been great to a noob like myself. This is the best forum I have participated in for information and welcoming newbies/inexperienced mechanics.

That is a tribute to everyone here.

X2!!!!
couldn't have said it better! My truck wouldn't be in the parking lot here at work w/o this board.

[NickDawson]

Going to try my hand at a few rattle cans of self etching primer tonight. The interior of the hard top is about as rough as the exterior. Should it treat it exactly the same?