Watch this EPIC auto landau vinyl top make and install

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[@billybobholcomb8768]

It can be dangerous to watch this. A master at his craft can make this look deceptivlely easy. That top looks fantastic now.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Billybob, Thank you for the kind words, but it really wasn't that bad. Please keep liking and watching!

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

You are exactly correct! My lack of experience would have ended in disaster!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@ShadowsOnTheScreen Hello Shadows, I don't know about that. You just have to be careful. Please keep liking and watching!

[@nelsontucker4366]

OK after watching your video, I know how to hang wall covering but this. . . you have removed all doubt in my mind I will screw this up badly. Where is your shop located ??? I have a 71 Nova I’d like to get you to do it.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@nelsontucker4366 Hello Nelson, I am a proud resident of East Texas! Sorry to say that I only do work for the locals here as they keep me very busy. Sometimes I don't have a free minute. Just Google, "Upholstery shop near me". Thank you so much for checking. Please keep liking and watching!

[@aaronsstitchworks]

"Where there's no glue, it's not going to stick". Priceless wisdom right there...😂

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Aaron, Thank you so much for saying so! But so true, so true... Please keep liking and watching!

[@duanedelestienne2997]

I marvel at your straightforward delivery and the wealth of information that you convey!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Duane, Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!

[@chipschweiss]

Technique #2015: lay a paper towel over the contact cement then soak it with mineral spirits when the cement is dry and old. Let it sit for quite some time. If it's really bad, lay plastic wrap over it and it can soak for hours without drying up.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Chip, That sounds like a great technique, Should have a lower number though based on how important it is! Please keep liking and watching!

[@glennroy2747]

I'm sure everyone realizes the more experienced the person doing the work the easier it appears to be.🙂 Very nice work.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Glenn, Thank you very much! Sometimes I work in cruise control, not giving it much thought. Please keep liking and watching!

[@edwinhsingmaster9135]

That's why a guy wrote the book " Idiots guide to vw repair", and now there are very few vw's. There has however, been an explosion of idiots!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

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[@fire1777]

I was the one who exclusively did tops in our shop for a few years in the late 70’s. One year I did 1000. Most were padded Cadillacs Buicks and Oldsmobiles. I have the arthritis in my hands to prove it. (And I did buy a few windshields.)

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Fire, my brother! Yep, I used to get a lot of new cars from the dealer and put tops on for them to get more profit. Padded tops, French rear windows, 1/4 and 1/2 tops. Later were the simulated convertibles. See, I'm going down memory lane. Please keep liking and watching!

[@FredD63]

I heard years ago that cars with vinyl tops had blemishes that’s why they had vinyl tops. I don’t know how true this is …….Question how often do you buy new scissors ? You do great work with awesome results….. 🇺🇸👊🏼👊🏼

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Freddy, Thank you so much for saying so! Factory vinyl top cars have little metal studs at the rear quarter panels sticking out of the metal for the chrome trim. I think the cars were really made this way specifically for vinyl tops. Please keep liking and watching!

[@michaelferguson1212]

Great job. Wow you really explained every thing so great. Would you mind saying what vinyl and thread to use for a vinyl top please?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Michael, Thank you so much! For the vinyl, is specifically made for vinyl tops. It's called landau vinyl. Most upholstery suppliers should have it. I use size 92 bonded nylon or polyester thread. Please keep liking and watching!

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

It looks like they were so precise in the area they DID not glue. Now it is done correctly by a pro!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Shadows, Thank you so much for saying so! You are right, they taped it off before gluing. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jesseowens1492]

Every video I've ever seen about vinyl tops starts with a stripe of glue right down the center and working your way towards the edges. Every. single. One.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jesse, every one of the hundreds I have done over the last 43 years were 1/2 and 1/2 as you described. Please keep liking and watching!

[@MarkSullivan-n6e]

Amazing work, but could you show the end product a little longer so we can admire it, thanks

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello User, Thank you so much for saying so! Just pause, pause, pause! Please keep liking and watching!

[@jimgates5422]

Excellent video for a very mystifying process! You make it look very easy, but I know that is because you have decades of experience. Quick question . . . how do you remove the lower beltline molding on the vinyl top? You showed the glass reveal molding, but not that lower trim. Thanks!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jim, Thank you so much for saying so. The 1/4 trim was attached by plastic clips. They are clearly seen in the reassembly. Check it out. Please keep liking and watching!

[@danieldecker5637]

I found a vinyl that has a great pattern and want to put it on my top. Is there a way to know if it is a type of vinyl that I can use on a car roof (exterior). Is that even a thing?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Daniel, Vinyl for car roofs is called Landau vinyl. It is specific for vinyl tops. Any other vinyl will last you tow years exposed to the elements. Just sayin'. Please keep liking and watching!

[@RoadsterLoverMedia]

Wow you make that look easy. I'm going to be looking for a convertible top video next. Always want to indepth see how that is done. Love to see a frame and top from scratch. Carson top? Ever fabbed a fiberglass hardtop? Trim out a fiberglass hardtop?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Roadster, Thank you so much for saying so. I have never made a Carson top, but plenty of fiberglass shelled simulated convertibles. I have engineered folding frames and tops before on the old 1930's and 1940's classics over the last 43 years. Check it out rudolphsupholstery.com Please keep liking and watching!

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

One other comment. You mastery of that glue gun is impressive. I was expecting glue all over the place! Also, is the roof vinyl anything special? How about your thread. Just curious. Thanks again!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Shadows, Thank you so much! Keeping the glue contained was difficult at that time because it was a little windy. The vinyl is landau top material and just standard thread. Please keep liking and watching!

[@joelquaintance9025]

Whoever put the first vinyl top on, should refund the cost of that job and also pay for the top that you are putting on. At least, there was no rust under the vinyl. GREAT JOB; "YOU DA MAN".

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Joel, This is the way my customer bought the car. Thank you so much. It means a lot to me. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Firepoepoe]

This is great video. It will help me tremendously on the 1976 Buick Electra 225 limited father son project. My dads not around anymore to give me this level of knowledge. Thank you for making this video. Excellent looking work.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Fire, Thank you so much for saying so. I bet you must have some great memories. I don't really have that as my dad passed when I was was very young, but the time I did have influenced the rest of my life. Please keep liking and watching!

[@bryan2287]

Looks Good. Precise, clean, and understanable instructions. I'm looking to replace my 97 bmw 328 soft top convertible using vinyl. Do you have any videos/tutorials/ on replacing the soft top.? All is appreciated. Thanks In Advance

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Bryan, Thank you so much for saying so. I do have a few videos showing the install of convertible tops. But not a BMW top yet. Please keep liking and watching!

[@tompetty3742]

I don't think I've ever heard you say the exact words, but I often believe your message is, " don't complicate it". Thank you.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Tom, Yea, I like to let people know, "It's not rocket science" Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@paulcasarez404]

Awesome video At my job we use a red contact cement glue that is strong as f 130. Bucks a gallon when this glue makes contact with each other you cannot pull it apart no matter how hard you try I'm using that glue on some upholstery stuff I'm doing on our 65 SS Impala thinking on doing a one piece headliner IV been to a fabric store here in Phoenix Arizona called HNR fabrics got a factory fabric color the same color as the original factory

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Paul, When I was in Phoenix, I used H&R a lot. Or I would go to Santa Barbara upholstery suppliers in Glendale. I am sure you will do just fine with your '66 Impala. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jdimeo1966]

Enjoyed the video. Doubt I'll ever do a vinyl or Landau top, but if I do, I know which video to watch again. 🙂 I would have totally screwed up the chrome trim trying to take it off. LOL

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jd, Thank you so much! Now you know how it's done. No screwing up on my watch! Please keep liking and watching!

[@MikeNelson-s4u]

Thanks for sharing, and making this video. I have a top to install on my chevelle, and now I feel I can try it on my own. All of your video's have been extremely helpful!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello User, You are so welcome! I think you will do just fine with your Chevelle top. I love hearing good news like this! Please keep liking and watching!

[@HeritageRestorationAndRepair]

First of all, a HUGE thank you for your channel and these videos! I'm probably going to install a top once: can you suggest how much glue is necessary for a single top, in this case a 69 Mustang?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Heritage, You are so welcome! I would think that 1 quart of contact adhesive should be enough if spraying, maybe more if brushing on. Please keep liking and watching!

[@edgarherrera5085]

Great video. My question is, why doesn't this have a padded foam installed on it first, then the top on that? Or am I wrong? I'm getting my vinyl top replaced soon on my 78 Cadillac Coupe deVille.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Edgar, Great question! That's easy. American cars of the 60's though 80's. Sportier cars like Mustangs and Camaros never had a padded vinyl top from the factory. Only luxury cars like Lincoln and Cadillac had padded tops. See? There we go. Please keep liking and watching!

[@RLTango]

Owner's Tip: If your car has a worn or torn vinyl top, repair or replace ASAP. The rip will allow moisture to build up between the vinyl and metal roof. The moisture will eventually rust out your roof leading to more repairs.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Rlt, You are so right! Back in the 70's and 80's I saw so much rust around rear window ant side trim. Please keep liking and watching!

[@duggiedude]

Thanks so very much. I don’t have my windows installed. Would I be better installing the front and rear first? Thanks

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Duggie, I say it doesn't matter windows in or out if you have chrome window trim. If you have a rubber glass gasket, I can see leaving the windows out. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jakespeed63]

Wow! I have a 1969 Nova SS and wish you could add a vinyl top to it. Would make it look so cool. Whoever installed that other top should have his tools taken away and slapped!! Fantastic job. Merry Christmas JT: Orlando FLA

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jt in Orlando, I just spent some time there! Thank you so much for saying so! At least now you know that a vinyl top for your '69 Nova is possible. You would just need to make a trim for the rear quarters if it never had a top before as was done before I got ahold of this car. Thank you so much for your kind Christmas wish. And Merry Christmas to you too! Please keep liking and watching!

[@G.i.modeMonsta]

What city you in????? I’m on my way with my 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Bos, I am in a little town in East Texas! Please keep liking and watching!

[@siscokid5272]

Thanks for all the info, I just got a new project car 87 Buick LeSabre it has small cuts on the vinyl top not too bad, but worth testing myself. How would I go about ordering the vinyl? Thanks in advance, your work looks great, you are a true inspiration 👍. I'll make sure to let you know how it goes.If it turns out👍or👎✌️.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Sisco, You are so welcome! Any upholstery supplier should carry the landau top material as it is called. Remember learning is doing! I think you will do just fine with your top. Please keep liking and watching!

[@littlepaddy7444]

Great job. Thanks for the demonstration. My only question is how to make the pattern to include a strip of vinyl below the rear window for example on 1977 Chrysler New Yorker.?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Little, Thank you so much! I would never make a pattern for the lower rear window strip. I would just cut out what I needed and install it. Not rocket science, don't over think it, just do it. Please keep liking and watching!

[@TheHighlander71]

I'll bet the previous guy's really happy with the ten cents he saved on all that glue. Enjoyed this one a lot. Thanks!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello The Highlander, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate it. I have no idea of the logic there... Please keep liking and watching!

[@martyheathers3549]

I subscribed to your channel because you do everything old school and explain everything oh ya lol can I order the book of all your techniques and I’m sure you have illustrations to go with each one right, right up to the 5488 lol 😂 like painting a car I never heard what air pressure your spray the cement at or I missed it but I’ve only watched a few videos so far. Great job.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Marty, The technique number is not really what is important. Really, just know that the lower the number, the more important it is! I spray around 25psi, for smaller areas, up to 65psi for larger areas. Please keep liking and watching!

[@efrenmoreno7706]

You don't see those that much I had a Dodge 1972 with a vinyl top. SUUUUUWEEEEET

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Efren, Yep, those were the days, weren't they? Please keep liking and watching!

[@mwyson4095]

This is the best instructional video I have ever seen. Thank you so much for being so thorough.! I have been a master mechanic for many years even done my own paint jobs but I have never tackled a vinyl top I was afraid of the sewing part and the stretching part. You made it all very clear thank you thank you thank you. You just save me $2,500 from having to take it to a an upholstery shop. Is there a certain type of vinyl I should get? And where should I get it from?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello MW, You are so welcome! I love hearing good news like this. Just Google "Upholstery supplier near me" and ask for vinyl top vinyl, or Landau vinyl. Please keep liking and watching!

[@LetGaiaLive]

What a great video. You are a master of your craft. Regarding the lack of glue; people who do half a$$ed work, should go out of business - karma will catch up with them.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Let, Thank you so much for saying so. I always thought it was "Half fast"? Hehe. What does half an ass look like anyways? Haha. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jthulan]

Thanks for sharing an informative video. My question is about the vinyl. Is the vinyl used for vinyl tops a thicker material? Have extra sun fading protection?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jt, You are so welcome! Actually, Landau top vinyl is thinner than upholstery vinyl. I am sure it will have UV protection because of it's design and use. Please keep liking and watching.

[@gerardfenn3988]

Hey Rudy, I like that red paint job on the roof. Quality sprayed. Maybe the owner should have just left it as a 100% red painted car? Good for you though. Easy removal.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Gerard, I know right? They don't always come this easy. Please keep liking and watching!

[@clarkleakins879]

Aha! Technique number___ apply glue early in the morning so it doesn't dry/set before you get to stretch the material.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Clark, Yep, we need to keep that glue active for sure. Please keep liking and watching!

[@thebandit4393]

Well done. You make it look easy. How much glue do you typically need for this size of install? Can the glue be sprayed using a typical LVLP paint gun?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hell The, Thank you so much! I usually get it done with less than a quart of contact adhesive. I have never used the LVLP gun because you just can't set it down any where you are like you can a spray gun. Please keep liking and watching!

[@OldRocker181]

First time I saw this done was in 1969 at Randazzo's Auto Radio in SJ where I installed radios. It's really a step back in time to see you do it 50 years later!!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Old, I knew it should bring back some memories for some! Please keep liking and watching!

[@joanfanning8408]

Now did anyone catch that Rudy called that plain vinyl top, a landau top, isn't a landau roof on a car cover something like only a 1/3, or 1/2 of the roof, kinda like what was on the Chrysler Cordoba. The only reason I know this once upon a time I had a boyfriend, who's dad took us out to the boonies & show off his prowess at shooting a new rifle he bought & they determined that the target would be a Styrofoam cup floating in the water close to the bank on the other side of the river. I happened to be off to the side watching as my boyfriend's dad leaned across the back quarter of the roof while sighting in his brand new Rifle, my boyfriend was a little on the short side, as was his father, so his father Say's watch and learn, so he's leaning across the top of his wife's car, I'm still looking at him from angle, which to me it looks like the barrel of the rifle is aimed down towards the roof of the car, but because nobody is standing at my angle they don't see it and try to warn him, and I thought he knew what he was doing so I didn't try to say anything either. Well after shooting the gun at 1st he didn't notice anything, other than just missing by a hair and a little bit of Styrofoam flew off the cup. He says dam I just missed, I said yeah if that bullet hadn't hit the vinyl on your landau top I'm sure you would have nailed it. Then he and both son's look over at the roof, the son's started laughing yeah way to go dad, Larry the father say's if you knew that was gona happen why didn't you say something, I said well you did say watch and learn, then he sheepishly flipped me the bird and say's now I gota put a new landau top on my wife's car. It's all fun and games til someone shoots the landau top off there car needless to say it was real quiet on the ride home. Don't get me wrong a landau top is only part of the roof, that gets covered by vinyl, whereas a vinyl top is the whole top being covered by vinyl but Rudy knows this I was just giving him a bit of the brown stuff. And never shoot across the top of your car if you don't know that you'll clear the top of it when shooting it or you deserve what you get.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Joan, Memories... Some people say tomatoes, some say tamatas. My glue bucket says Landau glue. You made me look, so I Google "Landau top" I wasn't too surprised. You should Google it too and then tell me what you think. Please keep liking and watching!

[@bigtires100]

Great video! Getting ready to put one on my Chevelle project that never had one before. As for the deliberate lack of adhesive on the roof, I'm speechless other than I'd love to see what it looked like driving down the freeway.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Big, Thank you so much! I am sur you will do just fine with your Chevelle project. Maybe it looked like a baby blimp? Please keep liking and watching!

[@Doc_Fischer]

You heard me laugh , did I you also hear the waterfall of chocolate milk falling from my nostrils prior to my laugh ?! That poor guy with that Nova was scammed . I have never seen one without ANY adhesive. At least give it a sprits . I guess they think the pull of the vinyl will prevent it from pulling . Just wow . Great video . What would be your recommendation be for using an 1/8” closed cell foam under another material ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Doc, Thank you so much! Yea, amazing right? Yep, 1/8" or 1/4" closed cell landau pad is what's used for padded tops. Please keep liking and watching!

[@1976kookiemama]

How much would something like this cost? I have a '72 Monte Carlo that I would love to have the vinyl top replaced.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello 1976, The best way to find out is to ask an upholstery shop in your area. Prices will vary depends on the experience of the person doing the work. Please keep liking and watching!

[@edwinhsingmaster9135]

Marvel at the skill of a journeyman. I'm making a tape ball, and looking you up!😂

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Edwin, Thank you so much for saying so. Tape balls away! Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!

[@duckthachampion5251]

Where are you located¿ I have a few things I need done, 1973 convertible top delta 88 and a 1987 Chevy Chevette I would like to put a vinyl on it lol

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Duck, I am a proud resident of East Texas! Please keep liking and watching!

[@donthornton7528]

I did a little body work back in the 70s and the shop I was in they actually did a spray vinyl top. Nice work 👍👍

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Don, Thank you very much! In the 70's, I was a little 11 year old painting all my neighbors cars in my mothers driveway. Could do that now right? Please keep liking and watching!

[@mrk.dilkington]

I've been trimming for 25 plus years over here in England. I've never seen a vinyl roof with that little glue on it, did they even scotch the paint before they glued it?? At least it was easy for you to take off..😂

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Trimmer Mrk, Yes, it was pretty easy, (This time). Please keep liking and watching!

[@alexcastillo8983]

They didn’t applied glue on that area, because a panoramic sunroof was going to be installed, and why to waste the glue! LOL !

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Alex, Yea, that could be the only explanation right? Please keep liking and watching!

[@billstobie4872]

That area with no glue looks like it was masked off to prevent glue there. Why would anyone do that? You can't save that much glue by not spraying that area. But whoever did that certainly lost a customer forever

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Bill, Such a mystery for sure. Right up there with UFO's and the Locke Ness monster right? Please keep liking and watching!

[@rogermathewson195]

Very Nice job, I have on order a 69 Camaro body, this will help me to put my vinyl top on. Thank you for a great video

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Roger, You are so welcome! Thank you so much for saying so! I hope my videos can be helpful for you. Please keep liking and watching!

[@gillewis6666]

Hi there. I been watching so many of your videos and you are truly a master of your craft. Not only in skill but in how you teach it. I have not come across a video on how you layout a top stitch for diamond pattern back rest and center of seat cushions. Do you have a video for this? Thank you in advance and keep up the excellent videos.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Gill, You are so welcome! I love hearing good news like this. You should spend more time browsing through my channel as there is a lot to learn from. Check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apzRoYynepyCl6M Please keep liking and watching!

[@clarkleakins879]

Can I roll on the contact adhesive? Is it available in spray cans? How many spray cans would you estimate?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Clark, Yes, you can brush on the contact adhesive. I have not ever seen contact adhesive in spray cans. I think anything that comes out of a spray can is unreliable. Please keep liking and watching!

[@bigfranksworld]

I was just getting ready to make the comment about no glue not sticking when you said it. Also, wonder if they used that glue that sound's like 3-Men? It seems to be coming off fairly easy.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Big, They did use the right contact adhesive, just took a huge shortcut. Please keep liking and watching!

[@tezsullivan6048]

Thank you for your expertise and for making this very informative video 👍👍👍

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Tez, You are so welcome! Thank you for you kind words. Please keep liking and watching!

[@78heloman]

Epic for sure! Did you simply tuck the edge behind the windshield trim, never removed it?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello 78, I told you epic! I think I did not remove the windshield trim as the old top came off so easily. I did glue way down behind the trim before tucking the vinyl behind it. Please keep liking and watching!

[@dfboiler]

sometimes when i see stuff like this I wonder if its really a diy job, because how can any professional do work like that. then i remember how many lazy people there are who just don't care and love to steal a buck.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello DF, I think anybody is capable of doing anything, they just have to do it. Please keep liking and watching!

[@quemando.diesel]

What kind of glue is that ? What is it called ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Loredo, I only use contact adhesive for everything. I think it can even be found at the big box store. They use it for counter tops. It can either be brushed on or sprayed. Please keep liking and watching!

[@chriscornel4847]

You could have put silicone across the front window to keep the air from getting up under there it would have never bubbled up😅😂❤❤

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Chris, Sure, I could have, but I think, that wouldn't be enough. Please keep liking and watching!

[@sunino3148]

Vato, WOW...now that's craftsmanship at work!!!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Sunino, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Thunder-xo1cx]

That looks amazing very well done You lucked out on the removal tho at least they taped the glue lines off lol Looks Amazing again

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Thunder, Thank you so much! I know right? Taped off the glue. Hmmm... Please keep liking and watching!

[@timk.9827]

Fantastic work, Need to do my 67 camaro, Now i have more confidence, Thanks.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Tim, You are so welcome! I think you will do just fine with your 1967 Camaro. Please keep liking and watching!

[@clintprice2123]

That was very satisfying to watch. I thought the paint needed to be scuffed first before gluing but I thought wrong. I always wondered how this was done. Great finished product as always!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Clint, Thank you so much for saying so! Yea, no need to scuff as the glue adheres very well. Please keep liking and watching!

[@loumontcalm3500]

Many times the roof is rusted out under the vinyl top. Factory tops often were poorly painted underneath. The drip rail stainless moldings are often NOT easy to remove without denting or kinking them, and can be one piece, not three like this Nova. I made a tool to carefully remove them without damage.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Lou, You are so right, I've seen many unpainted roofs under the original vinyl. Please keep liking and watching!

[@clarkleakins879]

This is FANTASTIC! I have the same generation Nova to get a vinyl top!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Clark, Right on! I'm sure you will do just fine with your Nova top. Please keep liking and watching!

[@bjsteg79]

Always wondered how to take off the glue without damaging the paint. Thanks! It'll make working on my 67 a lot less scary.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Bj, You are so welcome! I think you will do just fine on your '67. Please keep liking and watching!

[@johnds6621]

I think the guy did it that way because he worked by himself and did it for the first time so it's easier to have a lose top part and then glue down the sides without worrying about a lot of lumps.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Johns, Yea, that's it! I can see that happening for sure. Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Jed-g8f]

Vefy informative a true expert th k you for your knowledge and skill

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jed, Thank you so much for all of your kind words. It means a lot to me. Please keep liking and watching!

[@JCTheLawnCareGuy]

I respect that people like vinyl tops, just not my cup of tea. Too much potential for rust damage.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello JC, If installed correctly, the vinyl seals any metal from moisture. However all that goes out the window if the vinyl with age gets brittle and splits. Please keep liking and watching!

[@kylestebleton8633]

The area without glue is an exact rectangle with neat borders like the last guy masked it off. It appears it was intentional??

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Kyle, I was thinking the same exact thing. It was taped off. Please keep liking and watching!

[@ginozanga2129]

Nothing but pure laziness… But you sure made it look great, and how it’s suppose to be done

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Gino, Yep, I guess that is a possibility. Thank you for your kind words. Please keep liking and watching!

[@OscarHedden-eh4xk]

That top looks great. All I've seen underneath vinyl were rusted out.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Oscar, Yep rust is a common side effect of vinyl top syndrome. Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@brianstone2142]

That George is a great worker huh? I'm just not happy about how he gets ugly when he starts to drink.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Brian, But George the turtle is very reliable. Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@bigtires100]

I’ve read that people scuff up the roof before applying glue but it looks like you apply it over glossy paint so is it not necessary to scuff before the glue?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Big, Scuffing the paint is not necessary and the contact adhesive is really good stuff. They never scuffed the paint at the factory. The reason for scuffing paint before paint is because paint is not glue and needs help for adhesion. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jefferyknudsen4028]

How do I get a vinyl top off that’s been baked on, 73 car.. ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jeffrey, I use a flat blade metal scraper and scrape, scrape, scrape! Please keep liking and watching!

[@dannybarnhill2135]

Great video, best ever! Really simple to use markings and centering. I’ve got a 67 T-Bird to do and I’m going to do it exactly like you explained. Thank you so very much for sharing. Dan

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dan, Thank you so much for saying so! I miss my old '66 T bird Town Landau 428. I know you can do it. Remember learning is doing! Please keep liking and watching!

[@CRyan-iz3wr]

Great video. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge with us. I use a can of beans to roll the glued seams. Let it roll.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Cryan, Thank you so much for saying so. If you roll the beans on a hot summer day, you can break for lunch! Please keep liking and watching!

[@Theundisputedtruth]

Would those be the same and pop off on a chevelle i neverous to pop them off and have rust atound the bottom clips and need to take off and sand what do recommend boss ? And sense i have to treat it might as well replace the top but looks brown under it hope not more rust

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello The, If you know there is a rust problem, you should strip off what you can to do the repair. Please keep liking and watching!

[@robowens3504]

How much do you over lap the rain gutters? I want to make sure the chrome trip can fit back on it

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Rob, It the rain gutter trim is original, you want 1/2" inch under the the trim. As in this case, the aftermarket chrome trim was meant for a non vinyl top car. The chrome would not go over the vinyl. Please keep liking and watching!

[@duckhunter8387]

ThxQ for the window clip trimming tip. I can see alot of mistakes happening at this point.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Duck, You are so welcome! Yep, Things do happen... Please keep liking and watching!

[@Guy-mx4fb]

Vinyl tops look so cool, but don't think I'm willing to do it myself and i doubt people who do this are this meticulous as you

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Guy, Than k you so much for saying so! It may be a little more difficult these days to find someone with vinyl top experience to do the work the right way. In this case, I would definitely not go with the cheap guy. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Theundisputedtruth]

Love your videos man your the truth , where are you located by chance wouldnt want anybody to touch my car but u lol , the business out here is so terrible

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello The, Thank you so much! I am a proud resident of East Texas! Please keep liking and watching!

[@eddieperez43]

Wow Rudy ! You are a professional! And you did it without any help. I respect that. Thank you so much for this video. I loved it.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Eddie, You are so welcome! You know I have done it all myself for 43 years. Have you seen my website? rudolphsupholstery.com Please keep liking and watching!

[@Theundisputedtruth]

Any videos of convertible old school top replacements?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello The, I do have a few vinyl top videos in my KZbin channel. Please keep liking and watching!

[@josefhalangahu2015]

I hope he got his money back from the previous person who did the last job

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Josef, He really bought the car with the top already installed. Please keep liking and watching!

[@ronclewell799]

Just goes to show ya, everyone should either ask for recommendations and see the previous work photos

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Ron, Yea, very important to keep a portfolio as I have for the last 43 years. rudolphsupholstery.com Please keep liking and watching!

[@GuzzyMan]

Nice job. What is the air pressure setting you have your spray glue / contact adhesive gun set at?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Guzzy, Thank you so much! I don't pay too much attention to air pressure. Not rocket science. I would guess anything higher than 35lbs. depending on the application. Please keep liking and watching!

[@sschevysjs]

I believe the top was installed during the war, there was a Landau glue shortage 😮

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello SS, I know right? Can you just imagine all those cars that did not get their full glue? Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@geoffreyfox60]

I hope you get big bucks I hate roof❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Geoffrey, Yep, big bucks for a beautiful car like this. Please keep liking and watching!

[@dajonczy427]

What I meant is something you can't see , such as rust or holes when you do your quote.😊

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello David, Well, sometimes you can see the "Bubbling" under the vinyl which would be the rust. Please keep liking and watching!

[@yodawunn6700]

Maybe they only had 2 cans of "3 Men" spray glue. 😄

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Yoda, Oh, that would be bad wouldn't it? Please keep liking and watching!

[@Big88Country]

CAUTION!!! If you have never done this, don't think it is this easy! This is a MASTER at work. In High School, I use to work at a Trim Shop part time, and I watched another master many times make things look this easy, it is not!!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Big, Thank you for your kind words. I'd have to say that I did hundreds of vinyl tops in my 44 years. Mostly in the 1970's to 1990's. I hope my video can help people understand how it is done. Please keep liking and watching!

[@arsenakopian4478]

this good good vinil leather metirial related the best i saw his seat covers does really good job gooj job my friend as usual i knowwhere he is located i go see him

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Arsen, Yep, Always go with the best materials, don't go cheap on your customers. Please keep liking and watching!

[@rustymckee58]

I don't see how anybody can put a top on like that and not go to the middle and I did not know that mineral spirits would help take it glue off

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Rusty, Yep, that good 'Ol Mineral spirits! Please keep liking and watching!

[@chriscornel4847]

Good thing you changed that top before it started rusting they put the glue on too heavy it should be applied over the whole top evenly and then apply to the vinyl look like he poured it on there or brush the glue whoever did it wow

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Chris, Shocking, shocking I tell you! Please keep liking and watching!

[@richardchavarria8153]

I think even George as slid as he moves could have removed that vinyl top.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Richard, Yep, George the wonder turtle is amazing sometimes. Sometimes not so much... Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!

[@richardchavarria8153]

You use a cheap HF paint gun does that mean that you buy many guns. As the glue ruins the spray tips?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Richard, The cheapo spray gun will easily last a few years. The glue easily cleans from the tip with mineral spirits. Please keep liking and watching!

[@milfordcivic6755]

What a waste of time and money. Why would they skip gluing the whole thing down?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Milford, I know right? makes no sense at all. Please keep liking and watching!