[FrankOC]

I bought a used fiberglass cap for my 06 access cab which I'll have painted to match. I'd like to save a few bucks by prepping the cap and I've already removed the windows and door. The current finish is in excellent condition.
What grit sandpaper do I used to sand it and would I use it dry or wet?

Thanks for any and all feedback, I appreciate it.

thanks
Frank

 

[FrankOC]

I am doing the same thing. I bought a used ARE and want to remove the windows. How much will you be spending on the paint job?

I removed the windows and brought it to Macco. They sanded and painted it with single stage urethane for $175 and it came out great.

Getting the windows back in will be a challenge!

 

[FrankOC]

Cap is assembled, took about 4 hours to get the windows and door back in. The windows use a two piece gasket that is a BEAR to install, (I assume there are special tools that I don't have). I used a lot of liquid clothes soap, (don't tell my wife), but it lubed the gaskets so I could push them together then lock, (pry, slide, push, swear), with a putty knife.

It's done and it looks like factory for less then half the price of a new cap.