Clear top owners ....
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Clear top owners ....
Well, I pulled the trigger! Found a clear top last night, picked it up today! It's in excellant condition and I love that vaulted ceiling feeling.
Q's:
1. Glass or Lexan? Feels like glass.
2. Upkeep? Keep it from "clouding".
3. Just regular wax / sealer?
Any tips would be appreciated. TIA!
Dave Q.
Q's:
1. Glass or Lexan? Feels like glass.
2. Upkeep? Keep it from "clouding".
3. Just regular wax / sealer?
Any tips would be appreciated. TIA!
Dave Q.
Melting Slicks
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From: Whidbey Island WA
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Q's:
1. Glass or Lexan? Feels like glass.
2. Upkeep? Keep it from "clouding".
3. Just regular wax / sealer?
Any tips would be appreciated. TIA!
Dave Q.
1. Glass or Lexan? Feels like glass.
2. Upkeep? Keep it from "clouding".
3. Just regular wax / sealer?
Any tips would be appreciated. TIA!
Dave Q.
2. Plexus. Don't let water spots develop
3. No wax or sealer, just Plexus
I had mine on all last summer, needed a hat on really hot days to keep the heat off my bald head. Other than that, I love it. Haven't had my painted top on since I got the clear.
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From: Southern Maryland
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Well, I pulled the trigger! Found a clear top last night, picked it up today! It's in excellant condition and I love that vaulted ceiling feeling.
Q's:
1. Glass or Lexan? Feels like glass.
2. Upkeep? Keep it from "clouding".
3. Just regular wax / sealer?
Any tips would be appreciated. TIA!
Dave Q.
Q's:
1. Glass or Lexan? Feels like glass.
2. Upkeep? Keep it from "clouding".
3. Just regular wax / sealer?
Any tips would be appreciated. TIA!
Dave Q.
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From: Sauquoit NY
Originally Posted by WilliamCall
I maybe mistaken, but I believe it's acryllic. The top can be scratched. I clean mine using invisible glass and a soft terry cloth.
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[QUOTE=MyVetteDream]Well, I pulled the trigger! Found a clear top last night, picked it up today! It's in excellant condition and I love that vaulted ceiling feeling.
Glad you like it
.It was nice meeting you and your friend. 
Glad you like it
.It was nice meeting you and your friend.
Melting Slicks
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From: Paducah Ky
I wanted the clear top when I got mine but only came with painted. I would like to have the clear in the cooler months. Not to steal the thread but where is a good place to get one and about how much to they run.
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From: Richmond Virginia
Originally Posted by MSGvette
I just wax when doing rest of car.
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just picked up one to have not used it yet the car is put away for the winter
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From: Richmond Virginia
Originally Posted by MAC5
Poptops, where do you find this dot-matrix material for the clear top?
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Mid America Motorworks, Headliner Blackout
Hello,
Since we are touching on the subject of Clear vrs Solid top, I was wondering if any Forum Members use the Headliner Blackout that Mid America Motorworks has. It attaches to the clear roof with attachment brackets. If so, could you take a minute and explain your opinion of it ?? Ease of attaching, does it stay put, does it work, quality, etc.
I am looking at this part, or the Roofpanel Sunliners mentioned earlier.
FYI, I'm also interested in purchasing a Pewter Solid Roof is anyone comes across one for my '02.
Thanks for the information,
C5firstimer in MA.
Since we are touching on the subject of Clear vrs Solid top, I was wondering if any Forum Members use the Headliner Blackout that Mid America Motorworks has. It attaches to the clear roof with attachment brackets. If so, could you take a minute and explain your opinion of it ?? Ease of attaching, does it stay put, does it work, quality, etc.
I am looking at this part, or the Roofpanel Sunliners mentioned earlier.
FYI, I'm also interested in purchasing a Pewter Solid Roof is anyone comes across one for my '02.
Thanks for the information,
C5firstimer in MA.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06
Congrats!
Just the opposite for me..Vette came with the glass top and I finally found a MY top. Love the ability to change the looks of the car with each top!
Just the opposite for me..Vette came with the glass top and I finally found a MY top. Love the ability to change the looks of the car with each top!
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From: Richmond Virginia
Originally Posted by MAC5
Poptops, where do you find this dot-matrix material for the clear top?
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You'll also find info the care of the top in your owners mannual. I have one on my 04 and other than glass cleaner, I don't put anything else on it. You may also want to use a very soft cloth as it will scratch easier than the painted one.
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Its lexan. I just use some Stoner's Invisible Glass on mine to keep it clean. Never have waxed it. Almost five years old and no clouding or cracking.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Thanks for all the replies everyone. As always, great info from a great bunch of people! 
Eric - Nice meeting you as well. Thanks for "trusting" me. LOL. I hope your son didn't get too cold. He was great for bearing with us. I do love it.
Poptops- I'll be looking into the sun shade part. It's like a comedian said, we (humans) want windows for sun, then we want shades to put in the windows to block the sun. We are so complicated.
I'll just use my solid roof when the time comes ... or I may just have it tinted a little bit.
I have sheet of Lexan in my garage, so I'll do some R&D. I'll post any "break thrus" which may be helpful and/or useful regarding waxing, causes of clouding. etc. Take care all and thanks again.
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Dave Q.
Eric - Nice meeting you as well. Thanks for "trusting" me. LOL.
I hope your son didn't get too cold. He was great for bearing with us. I do love it. Poptops- I'll be looking into the sun shade part. It's like a comedian said, we (humans) want windows for sun, then we want shades to put in the windows to block the sun. We are so complicated.
I'll just use my solid roof when the time comes ... or I may just have it tinted a little bit. I have sheet of Lexan in my garage, so I'll do some R&D. I'll post any "break thrus" which may be helpful and/or useful regarding waxing, causes of clouding. etc. Take care all and thanks again.
:Dave Q.
Last edited by MyVetteDream; Jan 2, 2005 at 11:32 PM.
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I have the headliner blackout from Mid America. It's actually an insert made of the same material as the OEM headliner. It just slips into the space between the top and body frame. My only complaint is that it sits too low, I hit my head on it, so I've never used it. I have the static cling material too, to block the sun. It smells so bad when it heats up that it makes my eyes water. Never used it again.