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Old 12-28-2010, 09:08 pm   #1
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What does GM say is the cause of this phenomenon & how to correct? Thanks
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Old 12-30-2010, 12:32 pm   #2
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hi can you show me some pix of your top? i thought i had the same problem but it was very hard water spots etched in the top i got them out with scratch x kraz
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Old 12-31-2010, 05:49 am   #3
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Hi there,

This is true, an accurate evaluation of the top must be done to see exactly what is wrong.

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Old 12-31-2010, 04:17 pm   #4
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Details are subtle & certain light angle necessary -difficult to photo. Seems to be a fairly common occurence -thought someone may have figured it out by now -guess multiple causes. Thanks for replies.
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Old 12-31-2010, 05:41 pm   #5
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Does this still happen ? If I buy a new top can I expect this to happen to it ???
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Old 01-06-2011, 09:07 pm   #6
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Does this still happen ? If I buy a new top can I expect this to happen to it ???
What about this? If buy new glass for top, still have risk of crazing occurring?
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This is an issue on C5 as well... I personally think its the heat from the sun and the punishment it takes from the sun.

Not sure if waxing it would protect it or not.

I always run my body color top and actaully hate the smoked one, as it make my head feel like its in a greenhouse.
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Sounds like they all do it and I for one would not want one if it still does this - like 1100 bucks and then to have problems - why have they not corrected this - they have know about it for some time. Typical GM piece of .
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This is an issue on C5 as well... I personally think its the heat from the sun and the punishment it takes from the sun.Not sure if waxing it would protect it or not.

I always run my body color top and actaully hate the smoked one, as it make my head feel like its in a greenhouse.
Given enough time the sun will destroy most any rubber, plastic or similar materials.

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GM & supplier have had plenty of time to correct this problem. Why purchase another knowing the same problem may occur?
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