Clear top de-lamination
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago
Originally Posted by Mac78and2K
Is there a cure for the de-lamination of the clear top or a way to stop the progression? Does someone repair these?
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From: San Diego CA
My 2001 has the tinted top on it every day (daily driver) and is in pristine condition. Why? Two words: Car Cover. I'm convinced that the peeling is a direct result of UV intensity spread out over extended periods of time. That's why I keep mine covered when parked out in the sun for more than one hour or so.
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I have exactly the same thing. Strip about 1 1/2" wide, front to back on the PAX side. I waxed it with McGuires and it went away for about 6 mos., but with all this heat it is back. It's too bad that the General won't repair or replace. It must have been something with all of them or the sub-contractor that built them. There should be something that will repair them I have a 99', but I guess all of them get it eventually.
With this modern age you would think someone out there has a coating that would take care of it by resurfacing it.
With this modern age you would think someone out there has a coating that would take care of it by resurfacing it.
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From: New York
This is an old topic. There's lots of postings in this regard. I know because I nearly backed out of my deal on my 2000 coupe because of it.
GM plays deaf, dumb and blind on this one. I know this too because I called them about it. They were "shocked", "shocked I say" to hear about this FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME EVER FROM ME! These guys are slick, it's obviously the party line at GM to NEVER own up to this one.
As for the car cover, it's my guess that the guy with the car cover is simply one of the lucky ones who's transparent top doesn't exhibit the problem. I don't believe the car cover has anything to do with it.
GM plays deaf, dumb and blind on this one. I know this too because I called them about it. They were "shocked", "shocked I say" to hear about this FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME EVER FROM ME! These guys are slick, it's obviously the party line at GM to NEVER own up to this one.
As for the car cover, it's my guess that the guy with the car cover is simply one of the lucky ones who's transparent top doesn't exhibit the problem. I don't believe the car cover has anything to do with it.
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I have a 1999 coupe with the delamination stripe on the passenger side. Why does it always seem to be on the passenger side? Was wondering myself if you can just have the top painted to match the body.
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No way to repair that I know of. Mid-America Motorworks offers a replacement program that costs about $700-800 for the replacement. They use your frame as a core.
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Originally Posted by Lestat712
I have a 1999 coupe with the delamination stripe on the passenger side. Why does it always seem to be on the passenger side? Was wondering myself if you can just have the top painted to match the body.
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Originally Posted by C5VetteLS1
Yes, they can be painted successfully in your body color, I've done several for friends. Some were done over a year ago and still look excellent. None of the paint is separating from the surface. This is why I'm curious about whether these were originally clear coated. I have a strong suspicion that they may be able to be repaired by re-clear coating. If anybody in So-Cal is interested in experimenting with theirs, please advise. Labor would be free, I'm only be interested in doing so for the learning experience. Unfortunately nothing can be done for the crazed (spider-webbed) Targas.
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Originally Posted by Lestat712
What steps do you take to paint them?
They come out looking better than the hood
