C2 deck lid protector
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Racer
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From: MA
C2 deck lid protector
Bought one of those convertible top deck lid protectors and was pretty happy with it, so i bought one for my hardtop. The hardtop protector doesn't seem to be the right one as it didn't follow the rear bow contours well at all. Before I push too far to get it replaced, I'd like to renforce my expectations. Has anyone else had experience with the hard top deck lid protector and have any opinions, particularly as to fit. I'm thinking maybe they packaged the wrong one. I'm guessing, but may be wrong, that there might only be one or two providers through the different retailers. I bought it from Wilcox who has always been very good as far as my experience goes.
thanks,
Mike
thanks,
Mike
Last edited by Mikesa; Nov 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM. Reason: typo
Racer
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From: Toronto , Ontario
Hey Mikes19, You can make a tracing of your hardtop on some paper, then go to a fabric store and you can buy plastic [vinyl] in 3 weights cut and fit on your deck lid. It.s the same stuff but alot cheaper.Made a protector for my vert and 4 lower fender guards for about 10 bucks, compaired to the retail stuff you buy from venders, it,s a big savings. cheers Elio 
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I have used the clear plastic protectors for years on both my solid axle and midyear. They work. They are not perfect in configuration and require some manipulation to get them where they need to be. Whatever you got should not be WAY off but just require some careful positioning to get it to work.
