Just finished painting my 83.5 Westy. Removed top & canvas (cleaned pop
top headliner while it was off) - an almost impossible task while on
van.Can't think of any other way to do even a half - decent job. I've
seen painted canvases, top seals - you name it! The pride of a good job
will outlast the pains of doing it. Take your time & don't forget to
kill the rust on top screws. Good Luck (& happy sanding). MAX

Joe L. wrote:

>         With the paint resembling a heavy dusting of talcum powder
> looks like its time to bite the bullet and have it painted. Finances
> being what they are it was a choice between Macco and Earl Schreibe;
> Earl won (yeah, I know but they seem to do a pretty good job for the
> money).     I intend to do a good prep job myself before letting them
> have at it but I am wondering what to do about  that area of the Westy
> above the rain channel that the pop-top rubber rests on. The ideal I
> suppose is to pull the entire top off so they can reach the area but I
> am hoping someone here has a better idea.    Anyone ever have a paint
> job with the top on and simply masked off? How did it turn out?    Any
> hints, suggestions or "watch out for...."s will be appreciated.

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