Putting together an old rabbit convertible. I should be ok installing the top before i have it painted, yes?

I have been wokring on an old 84 rabbit convertible. I have it to the point now where the car is mechanically sound (atleast for now, you never know with these older cars). The vinyl top is in tators and needs to be replaced (planning on doing that myself), and the car will need to be repainted. I would like to get the top replaced first, because it is not kept in a garage (i have a waterproog, breathable cover protecting it now when it rains or snows).





I am worried about any inevitable overspray hitting the top (black top, white paint), but I should be able to get any overspray off with a toothbrush or similar device and some solvent, right?Putting together an old rabbit convertible. I should be ok installing the top before i have it painted, yes?
do the top last as it would be a good idea to spray the entire roof area to seal it against future rustingPutting together an old rabbit convertible. I should be ok installing the top before i have it painted, yes?
You answered your own question. Always dot he mechanical stuff first then paint it. But in the case of a top paint the car first then do the top. A lot cleaner installation and any overspray is on the old one.