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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 11:52 PM
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Ok so my trial with Plasti Dip on my glass top didn't work so now I'm looking at the different types of shades avail for the glass top. What I'm looking for is one that is like a pop in headliner. I'm not interested in the static cling type that I've seen a few people have. I'm sure it works well but I want some thing different. If you have one like I'm talking about please post pictures, where you got it from and how it attaches to the top.



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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 12:31 AM
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I used to have them on my coupes. The kind I used had a nice soft thick headliner with heavy plastic tabs on the edges that held it up. In fact, it may have been a thin sheet of plastic with headliner material on it. It was really nice. All the corvette vendors have them. Corvette Central, Mid America Motorworks , Ecklers, etc. Those stick on ones are really cheesy compared to these. Just look for the ones with the plastic tabs. Just found it at MAM. Part # 606362 Headliner Blackout, Roof Panel. $67.99

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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 12:36 AM
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Sorry I don't have pics but if you had a painted roof, that's painted black, it would appear exactly like a clear dark tinted roof on the outside, while the inside view would actually be a headliner. Is this the effect you are after?
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 12:40 AM
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Google can be your best friend:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/C5-CORVETTE-TARGA-HEADLINER-BLACKOUT-SUNSCREEN-PANEL-PROTECT-AND-COOL-THE-INSIDE-/141047131396?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20d7106d04
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by avigar
I have this one also...looks factory-nice texture-
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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Thanks guys! Exactly what I was looking for. Both look nice and the price is about tha same. Which one to get, hmm .......
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its not glass its an acrylic/lexan type material...
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by momo20
its not glass its an acrylic/lexan type material...
Ok,I know that but every one refers to it as glass.
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Originally Posted by GTJim
Ok so my trial with Plasti Dip on my glass top didn't work so now I'm looking at the different types of shades avail for the glass top. What I'm looking for is one that is like a pop in headliner. I'm not interested in the static cling type that I've seen a few people have. I'm sure it works well but I want some thing different. If you have one like I'm talking about please post pictures, where you got it from and how it attaches to the top.



Thanks!
Oh, and in the context you used "some thing" should be one word. Don't let it happen again.

Glass...really?
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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Dam, the forum police are out in force today
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Originally Posted by MGP1
I have this one also...looks factory-nice texture-
I bought one a couple weeks ago from this seller on ebay. It's the shade sold by Mid American. It's of nice construction and helps keep the interior cooler. Much better deal because it's got free shipping.
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Dam, the forum police are out in force today
I'm glad to know you used the term dam and not d-a--m-n which holds back water as opposed to cursing ..............i bet you are a nice fellow. thank you.
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Originally Posted by yanmar
I'm glad to know you used the term dam and not d-a--m-n which holds back water as opposed to cursing ..............i bet you are a nice fellow. thank you.
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Dam, the forum police are out in force today
Badges? We don't need no stinking badges.
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Originally Posted by GTJim
Thanks guys! Exactly what I was looking for. Both look nice and the price is about tha same. Which one to get, hmm .......
From the looks of it, they're the same, as Mcleod52 said. With the fleabay deal you get free shipping, though.
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