I love those Halo Tops I'd seen hundreds if not thousnds of Mavericks growing up but never one with a Halo Top until I found this site. I still think it was was a regional thing or maybe they just thought it wouldnt appeal to the predominant culture here. And your painted top looks great David.
Mine had a vinyl top from the factory. When I had the car repainted, I painted the top.... It just depends on what you like...