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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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The corner of one of my t-tops is bulging up. I can't seem to get it down and don't want to ruin it trying. What needs to be done to get this to go down? Here's a picture of the location on the t-top where it's sticking up. This isn't my car & this car doesn't have the problem I'm describing.

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Also have it happening to mine. I dont think there is anything to do about it. Both sides
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Looks normal. Is the issue that the door weatherstripping is bulgiing?
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The issue isn't actually shown in this picture. I just circled where it takes place on the t-top. It's the molding at the very corner of the t-top and it bulges out like it's separating. I'll try to get some pictures soon.
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Here's a picture of what I'm talking about. I don't want to have to replace the t-top because it has my vin # engraved in it.
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got the herp
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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It almost looks like it was dropped on that corner. Does it keep that kink in it, even when the T-Top is off the car?
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Yeah the kink stays when you take it off the car.
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You might try taking the plastic cover off and see if you can check for a bend in the skeleton of the top. (I've never taken one apart, myself. Maybe someone else can chime in.)
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