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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Default Just Bought a used 02 covertible looking to fix it up

I just bought a used 02 convertible for my son, nothing too fancy just the best I could find on a budget. I want to fix it up real nice before I give it to him! There aren't any major problems I've found, just a couple cosmetic things here and there.

1) The top is a little aged, I wanted to know what I needed to do to make it look new again when he first gets it. I was looking at some black dyes but didn't know what was the best.

2) The paint has been scratched up pretty good in some spots. Whats a good place to get it painted and what kind of paint job do I need. Is Maaco a good deal, and which package would you recommend on a budget.

3) The top of the back tail light is extremely worn down, is there a way to refinish it, or would it need to be replaced?

4) The top seems to leak a bit, behind the rear seats fills up with water after heavy rains. Is there a quick fix?

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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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Welcome to MF & congrats!! ...GL fixing up the RagTop & post some pics!
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Welcome to the site! Good luck with your project! I'm sure there are many people who can help you on here!
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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Default Just bought 03 convertible

Tops opens quickly. Closes very,very slow. What can I do to speed it up? I think it should open/close at the same speed.
Old Sep 1, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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