Staples in vert top causing scratches!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Providence RI
Staples in vert top causing scratches!
I keep finding these blob-like scratches, in the same spot, just beyond the rubber trim on the rear deck. Come to find out that there are little staples in strategic places at the base of my convertible top. Is this normal?(it can't be). Should I remove them? It ssems like they're there for a reason.
Racer
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St. Jude Donor '13
I don't experience any of those with mine. I have looked at/cleaned the rear base of the top several times and not noticed any staples. Has your top been replaced or is it still OEM?
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Le Mans Master
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Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
My C4 used to have a strip you could put down to protect the paint. I located on for the C5 here: Deck Lid Protector The C5's have the built in strip but many have had paint wear through.
Also, see these articles: Top Fix #1 Top Fix #2
Also, new weather strip will raise the top off of the paint.
Also, see these articles: Top Fix #1 Top Fix #2
Also, new weather strip will raise the top off of the paint.
Last edited by vettenuts; Aug 20, 2013 at 04:59 PM.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 6,714
Likes: 6
From: Providence RI
My C4 used to have a strip you could put down to protect the paint. I located on for the C5 here: Deck Lid Protector The C5's have the built in strip but many have had paint wear through.
Also, see these articles: Top Fix #1 Top Fix #2
Also, new weather strip will raise the top off of the paint.
Also, see these articles: Top Fix #1 Top Fix #2
Also, new weather strip will raise the top off of the paint.
