Convertible Top Question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Convertible Top Question
Hi
Being that l am shopping for a vert l have several questions.
1) If l have to replace the top because of wear or not like the color,
where can l but the best available.
2) What does it cost to take off the old and put on the new top?
3) What is the best material to buy for the top?
4) heard that the back glass falls out from time to time, is this true and is there an easy fix??
5) Besides blk, white, tan are there any other colors out there sold in the lower 48? I am aware that Carraviggo in Canada does but that's too far.
Thanks
Alan
Being that l am shopping for a vert l have several questions.
1) If l have to replace the top because of wear or not like the color,
where can l but the best available.
2) What does it cost to take off the old and put on the new top?
3) What is the best material to buy for the top?
4) heard that the back glass falls out from time to time, is this true and is there an easy fix??
5) Besides blk, white, tan are there any other colors out there sold in the lower 48? I am aware that Carraviggo in Canada does but that's too far.
Thanks
Alan
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Hi
I did a search and all of the threads are not current!
Has anything changed as far as the best top to buy and is the top the same for the 2001 thru 2004 as far as the rear glass window falling out?
Thanks
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Hi
Being that l am shopping for a vert l have several questions.
1) If l have to replace the top because of wear or not like the color,
where can l but the best available.
2) What does it cost to take off the old and put on the new top?
3) What is the best material to buy for the top?
4) heard that the back glass falls out from time to time, is this true and is there an easy fix??
5) Besides blk, white, tan are there any other colors out there sold in the lower 48? I am aware that Carraviggo in Canada does but that's too far.
Thanks
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
so is mine, but that top originally was on the commemorative edition in 2004 (mine is an 04 CE). i would think that you could probably buy just about any color product you would want. the only difference is that it wouldn't be an OEM type product.
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In 2002 GM upgraded the vert top considerably over prior years, better material, more insulation, better rear seal (doesn't scratch the tonneau cover anymore), and revised corners so the windows don't come in contact when you open/close the doors and tear it over time.
Only oem-quality tops in other colors that I've seen are from Caravaggio.
Only oem-quality tops in other colors that I've seen are from Caravaggio.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
In 2002 GM upgraded the vert top considerably over prior years, better material, more insulation, better rear seal (doesn't scratch the tonneau cover anymore), and revised corners so the windows don't come in contact when you open/close the doors and tear it over time.
Only oem-quality tops in other colors that I've seen are from Caravaggio.
Only oem-quality tops in other colors that I've seen are from Caravaggio.
This is the reply that l was hoping for, thanks a lot. I am going to be trading my o2 coupe for a vert, just waiting for a vert to come into a
corvette specialist. Depending on the vert's top color and condition l will most likely have it redone asap. Black and Oak are the only two colors available so l will stay with them.
Thanks once again
Alan
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Hi
Living in NJ if l trade in my coupe l will not have to pay the taxes again, this is a $1400 plus savings. The dealer is a good guy and l trust him. If nothing comes up then l will sell my coupe and buy a vert myself.
Alan
Living in NJ if l trade in my coupe l will not have to pay the taxes again, this is a $1400 plus savings. The dealer is a good guy and l trust him. If nothing comes up then l will sell my coupe and buy a vert myself.
Alan
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I have been wondering this myself.
I know you would be happy with the condition of my top, and I'm sure there are others out there as well.
I have only used the raggtopp kit on mine, and spend a small amount of time after the cleaner/before the protectant and you are good to go. Make sure it is COMPLETELY dry before applying.
Good luck in your search.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
In 2002 GM upgraded the vert top considerably over prior years, better material, more insulation, better rear seal (doesn't scratch the tonneau cover anymore), and revised corners so the windows don't come in contact when you open/close the doors and tear it over time.
Only oem-quality tops in other colors that I've seen are from Caravaggio.
Only oem-quality tops in other colors that I've seen are from Caravaggio.
By the way where did you read this about the change in tops beginning in 2002?
Thanks
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Melting Slicks
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I have been wondering this myself.
I know you would be happy with the condition of my top, and I'm sure there are others out there as well.
I have only used the raggtopp kit on mine, and spend a small amount of time after the cleaner/before the protectant and you are good to go. Make sure it is COMPLETELY dry before applying.
Good luck in your search.
I know you would be happy with the condition of my top, and I'm sure there are others out there as well.
I have only used the raggtopp kit on mine, and spend a small amount of time after the cleaner/before the protectant and you are good to go. Make sure it is COMPLETELY dry before applying.
Good luck in your search.
Your pic really cracked me up, your as sick as l am! But it gave me a tip
on protecting from over spray.
Is the Raggtopp kit a product?
My wife drives an Audi convertible and her top is really one helleva top.
You have to give the German's credit when it comes to tops. It must have 3 to 4 layers.
Alan
PS Did you read (above) that the 2002 had a better top then the one it replaced?
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Hi
Your pic really cracked me up, your as sick as l am! But it gave me a tip
on protecting from over spray.
Is the Raggtopp kit a product?
My wife drives an Audi convertible and her top is really one helleva top.
You have to give the German's credit when it comes to tops. It must have 3 to 4 layers.
Alan
PS Did you read (above) that the 2002 had a better top then the one it replaced?
Your pic really cracked me up, your as sick as l am! But it gave me a tip
on protecting from over spray.
Is the Raggtopp kit a product?
My wife drives an Audi convertible and her top is really one helleva top.
You have to give the German's credit when it comes to tops. It must have 3 to 4 layers.
Alan
PS Did you read (above) that the 2002 had a better top then the one it replaced?
Yes, mine is an 04 and supposedly improvements post 02.
I am very happy with mine.
What I did in the pic takes no time at all.
Drape an old sheet out before folding the top back up, and mask away on the small parts that are left.
Well worth the small amount of time and effort to protect the finish from the protectant. Oxymoron??
Repeat, let the top dry fully from the cleaning part before applying the protectant. I waited 24 hrs.
Check out raggtopp. I get the kit that contains the cleaner, first step, then the protectant.
I have not tried the 303 kit but have heard good things.
