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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 06:43 AM
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I have a full roof panel I just cut off a 94 parts car.
I just replaced my 02 T top one that dealer had attempted to fix by just repainting(FAIL).

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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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i contacted VFN about making some as well. they never got back to me.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
I'm still not sure of the reason for the glue change between 98 and 99. My 98, for all its flaws, had no bubbles in the roof at 161k miles and parked outdoors all the time.
Something either changed with the process or the materials used in April or May of '98. The March '98 and earlier cars have never developed this issue.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Been awhile since I been in this thread, my 01 Z28 is looking abit crappy... Whats the sail made out of plastic or metal? I was thinking of just sanding it down and respraying it when I do my bumpers... Anyone have any experience?
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Been awhile since I been in this thread, my 01 Z28 is looking abit crappy... Whats the sail made out of plastic or metal? I was thinking of just sanding it down and respraying it when I do my bumpers... Anyone have any experience?
You need to replace the panel or it will just start bubbling all over again.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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What causes this? I would think sanding it down and repriming and sealing would fix it ?
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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What causes this? I would think sanding it down and repriming and sealing would fix it ?
The glue GM used to put the panel on.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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interesting....
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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read at least thru the first page or this thread
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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mine doesn't have waves, its more of the damn thing bubbling and then chipping.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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I dread the day I will see bubbles/Cracked dash on my 93
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Originally Posted by whytryz28
I dread the day I will see bubbles/Cracked dash on my 93
You won't see bubbles on yours. A '93 is not effected.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Something either changed with the process or the materials used in April or May of '98. The March '98 and earlier cars have never developed this issue.
Interesting. My 98 was built in June but had no issue. Not that I'm complaining! Just, interesting.
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Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
Interesting. My 98 was built in June but had no issue. Not that I'm complaining! Just, interesting.
That is very interesting! I've come across several other 06/98 cars that did have the issue. Sounds like you're safe though, it would be very unlikely for this to suddenly start after 12 years of full-time outdoor storage. We live in similar climates, and my '02 was doing this at 5 years old.

Seems like the very end of the '98 model year was the transition, as I've seen plenty of 05/98 and later builds that do have the issue. I've just never seen any earlier '98s that have the bubbles.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
Interesting. My 98 was built in June but had no issue. Not that I'm complaining! Just, interesting.
you got the last tube of good stuff
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Mine started a few years ago. My car is in storage and when I checked on it a couple weeks ago the glue stuff had oozed out of the bubbles. this is the first time I've seen this happen. I think its crappy of GM to not be making the part KNOWING there is such a large problem. I know its not a safety problem but hey should have issued a recall instead of a service bulletin
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Just received notice from my dealer that the roof panel has been delayed until November now. This sucks. They've had my car since the end of June!! What the hell???

Does anybody have a new roof panel that they are willing to sell??
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Try contacting fantasy island motors ... the same place where they fix the roof panel problem for free ... I bet they have some...Try your local salvage yard and go and peal one off a pre 98 model...probably get one for 50-75 bucks.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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i always liked how the sail panels look when they are painted black how can i find the service recall #?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by teamfbody
i always liked how the sail panels look when they are painted black how can i find the service recall #?
There never was a recall...there was a service bulletin issued by GM on the problem. If you go to the first page of this thread and go to the second post you can click on a link that will take you to the bulletin and if you wish to you can print a copy of it.
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