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flewbyyou04r1
02-23-2012, 10:16 PM
the body panel that is behind the t-tops in front of the rear hatch its actually part of the roof and goes from drivers side to passenger side.. mine has pits in it and i would like to replace it... thanks


J8127
02-23-2012, 10:17 PM
That's the sail panel, which GM did a recall on because of the pitting and clear coat failure, but I'm sure it's been to long to cash in on that.

metalmilitia606
02-23-2012, 10:17 PM
sail panel


flewbyyou04r1
02-23-2012, 10:27 PM
That's what I thought but when I look up sail panel all that came up were the little triangle trim by the doors...

Anyone know where I can get a replacement panel? Even aftermarket?

SparkyJJO
02-23-2012, 10:34 PM
6LE has replacement panels available. Other than somehow pulling a used one from a junkyard car, I think he's the only option. GM hasn't made new panels in years.

Standard fiberglass like factory:
http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=165_21_40&products_id=241

Or a carbon fiber one if you want to get all fancy :D
http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=165_21_40&products_id=243

flewbyyou04r1
02-23-2012, 10:46 PM
Awesome! Thanks guys! After seeing a $500 price tag I'm wondering if I could just get mine fixed now lol... If it can't be fixed I'll have to replace it! Geeze! Anyways thanks for all your help guys!!! It's appreciated!!!

metalmilitia606
02-23-2012, 10:56 PM
Mine looks like crap. I just let it go. Mine was replaced under the original recall and it bubbled up again. I don't think there is any fixing it.

6LITEREATER
02-23-2012, 11:08 PM
http://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/308546-bubbling-sail-panel-issue-dummies.html

SparkyJJO
02-23-2012, 11:13 PM
Awesome! Thanks guys! After seeing a $500 price tag I'm wondering if I could just get mine fixed now lol... If it can't be fixed I'll have to replace it! Geeze! Anyways thanks for all your help guys!!! It's appreciated!!!

From what I understand there is no fixing it. The defective glue has already ruined the panel, so the only fix is to rip it off, clean off all the old glue, and put a new panel on. Sucks, and yeah, expensive, but not much else that can be done.

6LITEREATER
02-23-2012, 11:19 PM
Oh, here's some pics of our carbon fiber sail panel (WITH our carbon fiber targa top installed)...

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429644_312936838765093_100001463375670_877438_1634 906150_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/421794_312936602098450_100001463375670_877437_8517 86734_n.jpg

buellxb12s
02-23-2012, 11:45 PM
That looks great 6le. Mine was replaced by chevy and even got a rental car out of it.

SparkyJJO
02-24-2012, 08:26 AM
Hey OP, 6LE is running a 20% off sale thru Feb 29, so now would be the time to get a sail panel ordered :)

http://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/1519164-tax-sale-20-off-everything.html