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Old Aug 24, 2001 | 12:31 PM
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Has anyone had the problem with the top coating starting to peel or flake off. Looks like it is starting to travel. Any fixes? Car is driven every day and is kept in the garage.

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Old Aug 24, 2001 | 12:53 PM
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Default Re: Lexan top problem (cool60)

Several forum members have mentioned this in the past. There is no fix for it. If you are under warranty GM should replace the top. Thankfuly this has not happened to me "yet."
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Old Aug 24, 2001 | 12:58 PM
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Default Re: Lexan top problem (cool60)

Man, that sucks. A few questions:

Do you keep your car garaged?
Do you drive your car daily?

I'm just trying to gather when I can expect this to start happening to me. Thanks. Hope you get it fixed.
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Old Aug 24, 2001 | 02:32 PM
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Hi: Mine got so bad and ugly I don't use it anymore. Tried everything to clean it up (compound,etc. etc. etc.) and only succeded in making it look worse :mad . I've not heard about one time that anyones been able to fix it once it starts to go. Replacement seems the only way. (If you're lucky and under warranty). Good Luck :D :D :D
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Old Aug 25, 2001 | 11:50 PM
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Default Re: Lexan top problem (Dave H)

I suppose its redundant to ask if anyone has any tips for small cracks starting to form at the passenger side near the edge. I am out of warranty and out of luck.
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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 09:10 AM
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Default Re: Lexan top problem (JT-C5)

I got a small spot starting on my passenger side too. I don't drive too much and it's always in the garage. :(
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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 04:02 PM
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Dealer replaced mine under warranty. It is a factory defect and the dealer should replace it. I hope the one they replaced it with doesn't do the same thing.
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