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Bubbling Sail Panel Issue for Dummies
So if I'm reading this right...it may be possible to remove my current T-top panel, remove the urethane (if any remains) on the inside of the panel, remove the urethane that might still be stuck to the actual car, reinstall and paint? Sounds a helluva lot cheaper than buying a new part.
I have some of the bubbles, but they haven't become a complete eyesore - YET! They are getting there though...
I have some of the bubbles, but they haven't become a complete eyesore - YET! They are getting there though...
Same as windshield adhesive... only a whole lot thicker.
So if I'm reading this right...it may be possible to remove my current T-top panel, remove the urethane (if any remains) on the inside of the panel, remove the urethane that might still be stuck to the actual car, reinstall and paint? Sounds a helluva lot cheaper than buying a new part.
I have some of the bubbles, but they haven't become a complete eyesore - YET! They are getting there though...
I have some of the bubbles, but they haven't become a complete eyesore - YET! They are getting there though...
Teching In
Joined: May 2009
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I don't think there is any way around this problem as far as preventing this. I've noticed it but thought maybe shitty weld lines or something. I'm going to go in to my local dealership and ask if I could get it fixed, doesn't hurt to ask. my car just passed 24,000 miles on it, it's a 2002 and it's been garaged and away from the weather...I'll reply on either result good or bad. 
Teching In
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So I just got back from the dealership, gave them my vin# and she said there was no record of any "outstanding campaigns" as in no recalls or any other extra issues. My car has 24.7K miles on it, it's garage kept and it has this problem.
funny thing is she said not to believe everything on the internet, I said no I believe it. We're talking 17,000 owners who've had this problem.
Maybe I'll take it somewhere else and try to score the paint warranty on it, cars with higher mileage...Good luck
funny thing is she said not to believe everything on the internet, I said no I believe it. We're talking 17,000 owners who've had this problem.
Maybe I'll take it somewhere else and try to score the paint warranty on it, cars with higher mileage...Good luck
'98's produced after June have the same prob...
...needs to be '97 or older...i have a '98 and stripped out a totaled '94 Z a few years ago before learning of this problem...
...didn't remove/keep the panel before taking the shell to the scrap yard owned another 94Z for years (bought the above for spare parts)...and the panel NEVER had a problem...looked great the day i sold it...
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Teching In
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 9
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From: Zurich, Switzerland
Zaino helps!! Hey guys!
I just wanted to share my experience on that sail panel issue... I live in Switzerland and we own in our family a red 2002 SS/LE and a black 2002 SS, both w/t-tops. Both cars show up this kind of bubbles. We absolutely have no chance to get this issue fixed by GM over here. So I had to find another solution... at least something beiing able to live with the bubbles.
This spring I did quite a few coats of Zaino Polish to my car... more as usual, while my dad's car was not getting this Zaino treatment. Then we noticed a big difference on the bubbles. While the bubbles on my car almost disappeard, the situation on my dad's car got really bad. So we decided to put some Zaino on Dad's car too. Now imagine what happened... by the time they're almost gone!!
So the glue definately starts to react under the sail panel at high UV Rays. By putting several coats of Zaino, I believe I have built up a thick layer of sun blocker!
I know... It sounds stupid and almost unbelievable, but it works for us!
Give it at least a try!
Rob
http://www.swiss35thle.com
I just wanted to share my experience on that sail panel issue... I live in Switzerland and we own in our family a red 2002 SS/LE and a black 2002 SS, both w/t-tops. Both cars show up this kind of bubbles. We absolutely have no chance to get this issue fixed by GM over here. So I had to find another solution... at least something beiing able to live with the bubbles.
This spring I did quite a few coats of Zaino Polish to my car... more as usual, while my dad's car was not getting this Zaino treatment. Then we noticed a big difference on the bubbles. While the bubbles on my car almost disappeard, the situation on my dad's car got really bad. So we decided to put some Zaino on Dad's car too. Now imagine what happened... by the time they're almost gone!!
So the glue definately starts to react under the sail panel at high UV Rays. By putting several coats of Zaino, I believe I have built up a thick layer of sun blocker!
I know... It sounds stupid and almost unbelievable, but it works for us!
Give it at least a try!
Rob
http://www.swiss35thle.com
Hey guys!
I just wanted to share my experience on that sail panel issue... I live in Switzerland and we own in our family a red 2002 SS/LE and a black 2002 SS, both w/t-tops. Both cars show up this kind of bubbles. We absolutely have no chance to get this issue fixed by GM over here. So I had to find another solution... at least something beiing able to live with the bubbles.
This spring I did quite a few coats of Zaino Polish to my car... more as usual, while my dad's car was not getting this Zaino treatment. Then we noticed a big difference on the bubbles. While the bubbles on my car almost disappeard, the situation on my dad's car got really bad. So we decided to put some Zaino on Dad's car too. Now imagine what happened... by the time they're almost gone!!
So the glue definately starts to react under the sail panel at high UV Rays. By putting several coats of Zaino, I believe I have built up a thick layer of sun blocker!
I know... It sounds stupid and almost unbelievable, but it works for us!
Give it at least a try!
Rob
http://www.swiss35thle.com
I just wanted to share my experience on that sail panel issue... I live in Switzerland and we own in our family a red 2002 SS/LE and a black 2002 SS, both w/t-tops. Both cars show up this kind of bubbles. We absolutely have no chance to get this issue fixed by GM over here. So I had to find another solution... at least something beiing able to live with the bubbles.
This spring I did quite a few coats of Zaino Polish to my car... more as usual, while my dad's car was not getting this Zaino treatment. Then we noticed a big difference on the bubbles. While the bubbles on my car almost disappeard, the situation on my dad's car got really bad. So we decided to put some Zaino on Dad's car too. Now imagine what happened... by the time they're almost gone!!
So the glue definately starts to react under the sail panel at high UV Rays. By putting several coats of Zaino, I believe I have built up a thick layer of sun blocker!
I know... It sounds stupid and almost unbelievable, but it works for us!
Give it at least a try!
Rob
http://www.swiss35thle.com
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,452
Likes: 3
From: somewhere that doesn't get snow
'98's produced after June have the same prob...
...needs to be '97 or older...i have a '98 and stripped out a totaled '94 Z a few years ago before learning of this problem......didn't remove/keep the panel before taking the shell to the scrap yard
owned another 94Z for years (bought the above for spare parts)...and the panel NEVER had a problem...looked great the day i sold it...
...needs to be '97 or older...i have a '98 and stripped out a totaled '94 Z a few years ago before learning of this problem...
...didn't remove/keep the panel before taking the shell to the scrap yard owned another 94Z for years (bought the above for spare parts)...and the panel NEVER had a problem...looked great the day i sold it...
Hey guys!
I just wanted to share my experience on that sail panel issue... I live in Switzerland and we own in our family a red 2002 SS/LE and a black 2002 SS, both w/t-tops. Both cars show up this kind of bubbles. We absolutely have no chance to get this issue fixed by GM over here. So I had to find another solution... at least something beiing able to live with the bubbles.
This spring I did quite a few coats of Zaino Polish to my car... more as usual, while my dad's car was not getting this Zaino treatment. Then we noticed a big difference on the bubbles. While the bubbles on my car almost disappeard, the situation on my dad's car got really bad. So we decided to put some Zaino on Dad's car too. Now imagine what happened... by the time they're almost gone!!
So the glue definately starts to react under the sail panel at high UV Rays. By putting several coats of Zaino, I believe I have built up a thick layer of sun blocker!
I know... It sounds stupid and almost unbelievable, but it works for us!
Give it at least a try!
Rob
http://www.swiss35thle.com
I just wanted to share my experience on that sail panel issue... I live in Switzerland and we own in our family a red 2002 SS/LE and a black 2002 SS, both w/t-tops. Both cars show up this kind of bubbles. We absolutely have no chance to get this issue fixed by GM over here. So I had to find another solution... at least something beiing able to live with the bubbles.
This spring I did quite a few coats of Zaino Polish to my car... more as usual, while my dad's car was not getting this Zaino treatment. Then we noticed a big difference on the bubbles. While the bubbles on my car almost disappeard, the situation on my dad's car got really bad. So we decided to put some Zaino on Dad's car too. Now imagine what happened... by the time they're almost gone!!
So the glue definately starts to react under the sail panel at high UV Rays. By putting several coats of Zaino, I believe I have built up a thick layer of sun blocker!
I know... It sounds stupid and almost unbelievable, but it works for us!
Give it at least a try!
Rob
http://www.swiss35thle.com
LOL my skin is peeling from sunburn right now (kind of like a blister) and if i had put sun screen on it might not have gotten burned, lol. maybe the cars are the same way, they don't like being out in the sun without sunscreen.
Launching!
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Tampa
I had this problem back in 2005 and had the roof replaced under the tsb. My car is a 99 and had 94k miles on it. Dealership charged me $300 and they covered the remaining. My car was then garaged for more then 3 years. Fast forward to now and my car has 113k miles on it. Bubbles have come back even with whatever 'new'/ correct adhesive they used. Sadly, the car is in a parking garage during the day or garage at night and this has still happened. Absolute BS!
I had this problem back in 2005 and had the roof replaced under the tsb. My car is a 99 and had 94k miles on it. Dealership charged me $300 and they covered the remaining. My car was then garaged for more then 3 years. Fast forward to now and my car has 113k miles on it. Bubbles have come back even with whatever 'new'/ correct adhesive they used. Sadly, the car is in a parking garage during the day or garage at night and this has still happened. Absolute BS!
I had this problem back in 2005 and had the roof replaced under the tsb. My car is a 99 and had 94k miles on it. Dealership charged me $300 and they covered the remaining. My car was then garaged for more then 3 years. Fast forward to now and my car has 113k miles on it. Bubbles have come back even with whatever 'new'/ correct adhesive they used. Sadly, the car is in a parking garage during the day or garage at night and this has still happened. Absolute BS!