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02-23-2012, 10:16 PM

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whats this body panel called

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

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02-23-2012, 10:17 PM

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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.

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02-23-2012, 10:17 PM

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sail panel

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02-23-2012, 10:27 PM

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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?

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02-23-2012, 10:34 PM

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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/...roducts_id=241

Or a carbon fiber one if you want to get all fancy

http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/...roducts_id=243

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02-23-2012, 10:46 PM

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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!!!

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02-23-2012, 10:56 PM

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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.

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02-23-2012, 11:08 PM

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02-23-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by flewbyyou04r1

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.

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