My black car's paint it spotless, except for the roof panel. The Florida sun has baked it so much that I'm probably months or weeks away from the first paint to peel.

1. What's this panel made of?
2. It looks easy to paint. Any pointers?

Thanks.

 

flyrr100, as I recall the roof panel is a steel plate. So, I would remove the plastic trim pieces between the roof and the doors, then sand the top of the car down to get a good surface to apply the new paint. From there, put a covering over the whole car except for what you want painted. From there, apply the paint like you would any other part of the car. Probably want to repaint the trim pieces while they are off as I am sure they will be needing some attention too. Good rubbing down with some 400 grit sand paper is what most people recommend just prior to painting.

 

04 xtype 2.5

I would like to remove the plastic trim pieces between the roof and the doors.
Don't want to break them.
Thanks

 

I would like to remove the plastic trim pieces between the roof and the doors.
Long piece of plastic that runs from front to back.
Can anyone tell me how?
Don't want to break them.
Thanks

 

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I had mine repainted about this time last year. Paint was not peeling off, but was starting to turn cloudy. The plastic channel trim was looking rough also. I think they just painted the plastic trim along with the top panel. They did a great job and you can't tell a respray was done.

 

I have the exact same issue with my roof (and to a lesser extent my hood and trunk) and have debated getting it painted, but don't want to put more than the car is worth into the paint...

It makes the car look even more jagged than usual.

I ordered a sample of 3M metallic black wrap, and was surprised at how close it is to the oem paint.

I think the whole panel would be about 50 bucks or so.

 

I know that paint shop quality and prices are all over the map, but how much did you pay?

 

I also had crusty looking trim pieces on the roof, and found one solution that has looked good for over a season so far.

Black electrical tape.

Try it and you may be pleasantly surprised. It will probably leave a residue underneath if I remove it, but no worse than what was already there, and easily fixed by another ten cents worth of tape and about five minutes labor.