Transparent Top tint
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Transparent Top tint
Hey guys, posting this because I couldn’t find anything on here to help me out so I apologize if it’s been posted before. The previous owner to my corvette didn’t seem too keen on putting the top in the hatch as just above where it meets the hook in being stored, the tint is torn and bubbles up from the hook digging into it. What’s the best way to go about fixing this?
Thanks,
Dito
Thanks,
Dito
Last edited by DitoC; Feb 12, 2019 at 02:38 PM.
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The clear tops are Polycarbonate and it's a Colored Polycarbonate, which gives it the tint.
You can still see the tint color where the coating is gone.
Problem is the coating is a special protective clear UV coating, and not a painted clear coat like on the body Paint.
Whether they can fix it or not, I would check with a body shop, most likely they've seen this before and might know one way or another.
You can still see the tint color where the coating is gone.
Problem is the coating is a special protective clear UV coating, and not a painted clear coat like on the body Paint.
Whether they can fix it or not, I would check with a body shop, most likely they've seen this before and might know one way or another.
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That looks pretty bad and may not be an easy (or cheap) fix. Let us know what you find out or what you do to repair it.
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Of course, there are usually other options. Looking at your problem, a good painter could mask off a "line" around the entire front just far enough back to cover the damaged areas and paint it the same black as on the A-pillars. I doubt you or most others would notice it after a short while, if it is done well. All the best. 
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As I mentioned, the stuff that's peeling off is a Protective clear film Protecting the "Raw" exposed "Colored" Polycarbonate.
If it can be peeled off with no further damage,.... the top is still Tinted.
It will have to be taken care though to keep it from degrading, drying out cracking, and fading.
Good Luck whatever you decide
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I just purchased (last week) a brand new OEM top from GMPARTS.com $1739 with free 2 day shipping from Atlanta, GA. Be aware of knockoffs and there are a lot of them out there. I've heard that the fitment of the knockoffs are not exact and will leak. Good Luck!
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Of course, there are usually other options. Looking at your problem, a good painter could mask off a "line" around the entire front just far enough back to cover the damaged areas and paint it the same black as on the A-pillars. I doubt you or most others would notice it after a short while, if it is done well. All the best.
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Of course, there are usually other options. Looking at your problem, a good painter could mask off a "line" around the entire front just far enough back to cover the damaged areas and paint it the same black as on the A-pillars. I doubt you or most others would notice it after a short while, if it is done well. All the best.
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