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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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My 2005 vette is yellow with a black transparent top. The top gets so hot that i cant even touch the latches to open it. And the heat that comes through the top is amazing. What are my options? tinting the top? Maybe there's a company that makes a carbon fiber non see through top? Any advise guy's?? Thanks
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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try locating a body colored top

get the shade for inside the transparent top

keep out of the sun

i thought i saw somewhere about a carbon fiber lid or top
not sure if it snaps on or a seperate top all together

just some ideas
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Check DSVettes.com for a headliner they make to solve this problem. They have a two-piece and a one piece headliner for $149 and $125 respectively.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Check DSVettes.com for a headliner they make to solve this problem. They have a two-piece and a one piece headliner for $149 and $125 respectively.

I bought a two piece one from a forum member and it works awesome, even in Texas heat. Happy 4th everyone!!!
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I bought the film type with the dot matrix holes and it does a good job. It still let some light in. It is held by static electricity and you can remove and re-install it.
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