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Old 02-19-2008, 08:41 AM
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1. Remove cap from black sharpie
2. Color in scratched area with felt tip side of sharpie
3. Replace cap on sharpie and never have to complain about that dam scratch again!

LOL - I had a pretty good sized scratch on top of my freedom top, from previous owner not being careful. I was complaining about it to my sister and she suggested using a sharpie to touch it up...What a great and simple idea, Thanks Sis!!!

Old 02-19-2008, 11:14 AM
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LOL! I thought I was the only one with that trick. I also use a Sharpie to fill in the scratches on my black motorcycle wheels.

Originally Posted by windnsea78
1. Remove cap from black sharpie
2. Color in scratched area with felt tip side of sharpie
3. Replace cap on sharpie and never have to complain about that dam scratch again!

LOL - I had a pretty good sized scratch on top of my freedom top, from previous owner not being careful. I was complaining about it to my sister and she suggested using a sharpie to touch it up...What a great and simple idea, Thanks Sis!!!

Old 02-19-2008, 12:58 PM
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DOH I used flat black paint I bought (I have like 100 markers on hand). Of course I had some killer scratches/chips. Mine does not match clean and washed but with a little dust you can't see them unless you are close.
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Sweet Move -- Good thinkin, Sis!
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I did this once on a YJ I had. Works pretty good.
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Used the Sharpie here too! Only problem, you have to keep touching up. Sharpie fades.
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You might try black shoe polish. The polish cream in jars has more dye than the can wax does.
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Use an Industrial Strength Sharpie instead of the regular black Sharpie. It lasts longer.
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when i painted the inside of the top black with duplicolor truckbed liner
i had a little accident and sprayed a little on the outside of the top after i recovered from my heart attack i noticed its an exact match
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Originally Posted by naplesrubicon
when i painted the inside of the top black with duplicolor truckbed liner
i had a little accident and sprayed a little on the outside of the top after i recovered from my heart attack i noticed its an exact match
Lets see the pics of the inside of your top!!!


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