Removable Top Problem / Question
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Removable Top Problem / Question
I have an '01 with a removable "clear" top. The coating started to flake on the right side. It now has a stripe about three inches wide about two inches up from the bottom edge where the coating is totally gone. Needless to say, it looks bad.
Everyone I've spoken with says there is no way to fix this and that I'm stuck with getting a new top. I called a company in IL that puts new "glass" in an existing frame for $799. I asked to speak with one of their tech people and, after just telling him the year, he stopped me and proceeded to describe the problem to a "T". He said is was common. He wasn't sure why it happened, but said it was almost always on the right side and a three inch stripe running from front to back. The top is also "crazed".
BTW, due to logging 50K miles, I'm out of warranty.
Has anyone else had this problem? If so, any suggestions? Any ideas where to pick up a new top at a reasonable price?
Thanks, pmcw
Everyone I've spoken with says there is no way to fix this and that I'm stuck with getting a new top. I called a company in IL that puts new "glass" in an existing frame for $799. I asked to speak with one of their tech people and, after just telling him the year, he stopped me and proceeded to describe the problem to a "T". He said is was common. He wasn't sure why it happened, but said it was almost always on the right side and a three inch stripe running from front to back. The top is also "crazed".
BTW, due to logging 50K miles, I'm out of warranty.
Has anyone else had this problem? If so, any suggestions? Any ideas where to pick up a new top at a reasonable price?
Thanks, pmcw
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Originally Posted by pmcw
Thanks, I ran a search for "removable"+"coating" and didn't get any hits that matched. Can you give me a clue where to look (key words to use)?
Regards, pmcw
Regards, pmcw
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Mid-America offers to repair the top with new glass for about the amount you suggested. You could also try to find a used one on the for sale section of the forum.
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I would start hanging out in the C5 Parts section. I've seen some killer deals there. Just make sure you're on top of the game. We're all vultures there 
I'm sure if you wanted a painted top you could find one. I know people that have both and only want the glass and vice versa.
Goodluck!
I'm sure if you wanted a painted top you could find one. I know people that have both and only want the glass and vice versa.
Goodluck!
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Originally Posted by pmcw
Thanks, I ran a search for "removable"+"coating" and didn't get any hits that matched. Can you give me a clue where to look (key words to use)?
Regards, pmcw
Regards, pmcw
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Mid-America offers to repair the top with new glass for about the amount you suggested. You could also try to find a used one on the for sale section of the forum.
Ebay is a good source. I think solid and Lexan run about the same on Ebay. I got a mint solid top for $250 (had to repaint it) and a buddy of mine got a very good solid top for $375. So if you have patience and look in the C5 parts for sale here and also Ebay (use :Corvette top when you get to enter something to search for).I also know where I can get a very mint mint mint Lexan (Philadelphia area) for $600. Not sure where you are located.. If interested send me and IM
