My neighbor next door to me is from Bay City, MI and he has to be one of the nicest guys i've ever met in my life. I've always loved vehicles with vinyl tops and to watch this man work with over 40 + years of experience is so gratifying. He has a true talent and takes a ton of pride in his work. Awesome video.
thanks for the video ive taken over my family shop and havent done a vinyl top yet because my father did them and i watched but never got to do one so this video was very heplful and to the point for me thank you
Do you have to remove quarter glass to install top ? I have the same cutlass and doing vinyl top. Great video constantly looking at it before I do mine..
Very good job!! When i removed my vinyl top. Theres was a plastic molding around rear window. I broke it . Do really need it to reinstall vinyl top? Also where you buy the materials?
I have just glued the foam (closed cell) on my 1988 Brougham and it's great but the glue stick quick and does not allow for readjustment. What is the right way to apply the Weldwood contact cement and be able to manage the vinyl top in place before pressing it down? This video doesn't explain that point.
Mark a centerline on the top and Mark centerline on the vehicle glue the top first place the top on the center line. I flip over the top halfway put just a small amount of glue just in the center area. Set your centerline then glue each side separate from there.
An old trick that works when using contact cement to give you time to play around a bit is to place waxed paper sheets between the two surfaces. Contact cement will not stick to waxed paper so you can pull it out in strips one at a time and get you foam straight before pressing it down. Work slowly and in increments that you can handle and you should do alright.
I have a question about removing the aluminum strips across the top and up the B panel. Can you provide assistance with that? Nothing on UA-cam shows the removal of those strips can you talk me through it? I love that blue top on the white with the seams.
@@garylamont898 also Gary do you know if the plastic strips around the back window are available the ones you took the fabric under along the back window. You got skills thanks for the demonstration.
They are on with clips I unclip the side first I push the molding to the side then use a plastic stick to unclip them once the sides are loose I normally pull them straight towards me and slide them off be careful those clips break really easy
If you can’t find them in a junk yard you have to make them I use fiberglass shower board and silicone around the outer edge stick it right to the window I have made many custom tops that lasted for years that way you just have to pad it up a little more and shape it
My neighbor next door to me is from Bay City, MI and he has to be one of the nicest guys i've ever met in my life. I've always loved vehicles with vinyl tops and to watch this man work with over 40 + years of experience is so gratifying. He has a true talent and takes a ton of pride in his work. Awesome video.
thanks for the video ive taken over my family shop and havent done a vinyl top yet because my father did them and i watched but never got to do one so this video was very heplful and to the point for me thank you
I just bought an 85 delta 88 Royal Brougham that I’m restoring and this video is gonna save me some money lol.
I got a 82 ⁸⁸Royale as well my top is bad I'm debating if I should do it or a shop do it I'm scare to break the parts
Thank you for this video! I love watching a craftsman that is great at their work! 👍What thickness of pad do you recommend for oem look?
Good video. Next time you make a video please hold the cell phone camera sideways.
GREAT WORK REALLY ,REALLY LOOKS GOOD ,THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
You’ve been so helpful I’m doing the same top that I’m your video for that top how much material should I purchase both foam and fabric?
By the way, it looks really good
Very useful video, thanks for making this
You do really good work
Do you have to remove quarter glass to install top ? I have the same cutlass and doing vinyl top. Great video constantly looking at it before I do mine..
Nice work! Where are u located at? If not too far I may have another project for you soon
Merrill Michigan
Should you get a car painted first before doing this because im gonna get my painted @@garylamont898
Looks good!!
Nice work 👏 👌
Thanks for the show.
A master crafter
Fast mover a quick learner
Excellent work what company can you suggest that sale the padding and vinyl I appreciate the information.
I get my supplies from Miami corp
Looking good brother
That is awesome
Great work, what do you normally charge to redo a vinyl top?
@@queezytarantino1456 $800 on up depending the vehicle
I am open Monday threw Friday 9 to 5 Lamont’s auto upholstery in Michigan
Thanks a lot 👍🏻 can you tell me were i can find all materials ?
Miami corp
Very good job!!
When i removed my vinyl top. Theres was a plastic molding around rear window. I broke it . Do really need it to reinstall vinyl top?
Also where you buy the materials?
Did u find out
Just took my top off n had it painted. I had the plastic piece around rear window. Body guy took it off when painting?? I need that piece ain’t it?
Like dat tag in the back windshield 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I need my top done on my 1983 oldsmobile 98 4 door where are u located
What size tip do you spray with on your paint gun?
Where do you purchase your materials at?
Miami corp
How much do you charge to do a black top on an 80 cutlass and I remove everything? And clean under the old vinyl top first
What type of foam is that
I have just glued the foam (closed cell) on my 1988 Brougham and it's great but the glue stick quick and does not allow for readjustment. What is the right way to apply the Weldwood contact cement and be able to manage the vinyl top in place before pressing it down? This video doesn't explain that point.
Mark a centerline on the top and Mark centerline on the vehicle glue the top first place the top on the center line. I flip over the top halfway put just a small amount of glue just in the center area. Set your centerline then glue each side separate from there.
An old trick that works when using contact cement to give you time to play around a bit is to place waxed paper sheets between the two surfaces. Contact cement will not stick to waxed paper so you can pull it out in strips one at a time and get you foam straight before pressing it down. Work slowly and in increments that you can handle and you should do alright.
Very Kool brother
I have a question about removing the aluminum strips across the top and up the B panel. Can you provide assistance with that? Nothing on UA-cam shows the removal of those strips can you talk me through it? I love that blue top on the white with the seams.
What type of car?
@@garylamont898 sorry same car as demonstration 1979 Olds Cutlass supreme
@@garylamont898 also Gary do you know if the plastic strips around the back window are available the ones you took the fabric under along the back window. You got skills thanks for the demonstration.
They are on with clips I unclip the side first I push the molding to the side then use a plastic stick to unclip them once the sides are loose I normally pull them straight towards me and slide them off be careful those clips break really easy
If you can’t find them in a junk yard you have to make them I use fiberglass shower board and silicone around the outer edge stick it right to the window I have made many custom tops that lasted for years that way you just have to pad it up a little more and shape it
Where do you buy the material from?
How do it cost to replace a vinyl top?
Depends on the car and the difficulty of the job
@@garylamont898 I’m asking what state you in I’m in California
Where you located
Merrill Michigan
Where are you located?
Nice👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Sorry........... It's hard to see what you are doing.............
Listen
I see exactly what he’s doing and it’s pretty helpful
Miami corp