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YOUR RESEARCHWrap the windshield frame to match the tops.
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Use backing paper, inserted into the molding
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Was told a trick about using the backing paper, inserted into the molding, then bent back so the non-stick side faced out.
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I guess I have to see a pic with the top down but I'm pretty sure if I was lucky enough to own a Guard's Red car, I wouldn't paint over even a square centimeter of it.
Avery Dennison Gloss Black vinyl wrap
I tried a 3M product, but had a hard time with it.
I tried knifeless tape. That required practice and skill I couldn�t quite master for these tight spaces.
Was told a trick about using the backing paper, inserted into the molding, then bent back so the non-stick side faced out.
Apply center of painted surface, squeegee out to the rubber, trim 1/4� out, then start at one end and kind of slowly guillotine the
film under the rubber with a credit card. The non-stick backing let�s it slide in. Go slow as you can destroy your work at the last second.
I�m happy as hell with the outcome. The painted surround was a bit Miata to me.
I had an E30 convertible (also red) back in the days with a hardtop, during the winters I would do put the hardtop on and swap out the mirrors for black ones. I think your car looks great, think about doing the mirrors while you are at it.
Looks great! Looking at the photos I am thinking try wrapping the rear deck behind the convertible top so the black is all at the same level above/below? Maybe try photoshop first. Just an idea.
