Paint wearing through
11-04-2004, 08:49 PM
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Paint wearing through
My yellow 02 vett conv seems to have a problem with the paint wearing through where the fabric flap covers the rear deck, directly behind the seats. Anyone else have this problem and did you fix?
11-04-2004, 08:59 PM
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If I understand just where you are talking about, I've seen some plastic film that you can install in that area to protect the paint when the top is up. I know they made it for the C4, and hopefully did for the C5. Check with a vendor like Mid-America or Ecklers and see if they have this.
11-04-2004, 09:31 PM
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I think that I read here that there was a TSB on that also. Maybe C5tech will chime in.
11-04-2004, 09:32 PM
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Wow!! I have to check mine. I keep it waxed but I'll have to check it for wear. If it's an '02 that should be a warranty issue. There were earlier C5's that had other cover issues and they were covered under warranty. Got any pics I would like to see the damage.
11-04-2004, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
If I understand just where you are talking about, I've seen some plastic film that you can install in that area to protect the paint when the top is up. I know they made it for the C4, and hopefully did for the C5. Check with a vendor like Mid-America or Ecklers and see if they have this.
I've got that, either M-A or Eckler's. Roughly $30 if I recall which is steep for what you get, but worth it. There are 3 deep depressions in my tape but the paint isn't wearing off like it would be w/out the tape.
11-05-2004, 07:24 AM
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1998-2001: Service Bulletin: Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal)
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin
Number: 02-08-111-001
Date: 02/05/2002
Subject: Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal)
Model Year: 1998-2001 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some customers may comment that the paint around the tonneau cover at the 5th bow is wearing through.
Correction
Replace the 5th bow seal using the following procedure:
1. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
2. Open the stowage lid and position the seats forward.
3. Close the top (with the stowage lid open).
4. Remove the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
5. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
6. Remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.
7. Install weatherstrip to #5 bow.
8. Install the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
9. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position and reposition the seats.
10. Close the stowage lid and folding top.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
10319827
Weatherstrip ASM-F/Top RR
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
B3160
Seal, No. 5 Bow- Replace
0.6 hr
Also:
1998-2003 Convertible: Prevention of Convertible Top From Rubbing Against the Paint Behind the Plastic Strip
If you raise the rear portion of the canvas top, you will see the strut rods on each side which can be adjusted.
Each rod has a 13mm adjusting nut and a 15mm locking nut. Loosen this locking nut and slightly turn the adjusting nut a little at a time. Each time you turn the nut, raise the top and check for proper clearance. The amount of clearance should be equivalent to the thickness of a credit card.
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin
Number: 02-08-111-001
Date: 02/05/2002
Subject: Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal)
Model Year: 1998-2001 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some customers may comment that the paint around the tonneau cover at the 5th bow is wearing through.
Correction
Replace the 5th bow seal using the following procedure:
1. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
2. Open the stowage lid and position the seats forward.
3. Close the top (with the stowage lid open).
4. Remove the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
5. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
6. Remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.
7. Install weatherstrip to #5 bow.
8. Install the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
9. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position and reposition the seats.
10. Close the stowage lid and folding top.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
10319827
Weatherstrip ASM-F/Top RR
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
B3160
Seal, No. 5 Bow- Replace
0.6 hr
Also:
1998-2003 Convertible: Prevention of Convertible Top From Rubbing Against the Paint Behind the Plastic Strip
If you raise the rear portion of the canvas top, you will see the strut rods on each side which can be adjusted.
Each rod has a 13mm adjusting nut and a 15mm locking nut. Loosen this locking nut and slightly turn the adjusting nut a little at a time. Each time you turn the nut, raise the top and check for proper clearance. The amount of clearance should be equivalent to the thickness of a credit card.