T-top reconditioning

[ocuyler]

The aluminum t-top that came with my 23' is pitted at 6' and above from salt water. If I choose to paint the aluminum frame with same color as the interior, what preporation do you reccomend prior to painting? Would you add clear coat? Two part or one part?

Second, this top came with a unique stiff fabric attached with nylon string. It's much stiffer than Sunbrella, more like a heavy sail material. The canvas guys around here are clueless, as there are only a few CC's in the area. As I tend to do alot of high speed trailering, the replacement must be appropriate for this. Any vendor links or comments?

Thanks,

Otto