I have noticed my vert top is rubbing the paint at the base. Is there something I can do ? Looks like it has already dug into the paint. Tried waxing it out, but no luck. How can I keep it form causing any more damage ?

Thanks

 

Cleartastic - they're a forum vendor...

 

Check this out ..

http://www.c5forum.com/cgi-bin/ultim...13.html#000000

Tino

 

using cleartastic would just be a "band aid".

you should adjust your top to prevent it from rubbing, and depending on what year your car is, there is a redesigned rear weatherstrip to correct this issue.

 

Just out of curiousity, what year is your rubbing Convertible? Later C5 model years were supposed to address this problem.

 

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:


Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.

Open the stowage lid and position the seats forward.

Close the top (with the stowage lid open).

Remove the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.

Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.

Remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.

Install weatherstrip to #5 bow.

Install the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.

Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position and reposition the seats.

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



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User Comments
1998-2001: Service Bulletin: Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal)

 

I have an '01 - thanks for the information - I had no idea there was a Service Bulketin out on this. I guess it doesn't matter that my warranty is out with a Service Bulletin, I could still get it fixed. Right ?

Thanks

 

it would not be covered outside of warranty

 

Sorry to say a service bulletin is not a recall notice which would be covered.

 

Good luck with the fix.

 

I had this same problem on my convertible. When I first noticed it, I purchased a clear static cling protector piece from Mid America. However, even though it was clear, It was too wide and looked crappy.

I then purchased some satin black "blackout tape" at the local auto parts store and had it cut down to 1/2" wide at a local body shop. They had a special tool for cutting the width of trim/striping tape. This tape is very thin and was easy to install, following the curve of the black plastic insert on the rear deck panel. The tape looks like a factory install and it protects the deck panel from the top rubbing.

I also adjusted the #5 top bow in accordance with the instructions posted in one of the above replies.

A few months after I did all that, GM came out with the TSB about the molding replacement and I had that done while the car was still covered by th eoriginal warranty.

I still have the satin black striping tape installed, even though the top does not rub anymore. When other convertible owners see it, they think it is a factory installed piece, so I left it on, just in case the top ever rubs again.

Sorry, no pictures at this time as the car is covered any and is hard to get to to take pictures.