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Mar 14, 2011 | 03:06 PM

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yea mine is doing it to, and i was gonna ask the shop to repaint it, guess i better just get the hood painted and deal with the bubble up top

Mar 26, 2011 | 11:12 AM

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I have an extra non T top roof already cut off.T top ones too for that matter.
That non T top roof is a b!tch to cut off without damage.

Apr 2, 2011 | 07:09 PM

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what if the panel was removed to remove the crap glue that is causing the problem. seal the panel. then re glue it down. then refinsih the paint work. does anyone think this will fix the problem. i ask because i cant find any doner cars in my area to take a panel from

Apr 2, 2011 | 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 02fbody35th

Post number 1518, bulletin 2.

There is no way your original panel can be salvaged. Once the glue is put on, it's ruined. People have tried what you've said and the bubbles have come back. Only a new one or a replacement from a LT1 donor will fix your woes permanently.

Apr 12, 2011 | 08:00 PM

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roof panel

I just bought my 2001 Camaro SS , and it has 54,000 miles on it.I had those bubles, so i pulled my windsheild out and stiped the roof and used slick sand [ever coat] primer on it . Im waitn 48 hours for it to dry. Then im goin to block it down and prime it again.400 wet block it seal it and paint it white with single stage PPG.

Apr 12, 2011 | 08:06 PM

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Cool man. Let us know when it starts bubbling again.

Apr 13, 2011 | 02:56 PM

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You are pissing away your time and your $$$ ... been there done that ... it does not work ... the bubbles will be back...a new panel or a used one off of a 93-97 F body is the only permanent fix ...

Apr 14, 2011 | 09:57 PM

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a new panel or a used one off of a 93-97 F body is the only permanent fix ...

A March or earlier '98 panel is just as good.

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Apr 22, 2011 | 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER

It is official, THEY ARE FOR SALE AGAIN...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-bod...l#post14510586

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Alright ladies and gentlemen, I promised we would do this and we are... GM screwed us with bubbling sail panels that you have to COMPLETELY replace the roof to fix and then they stopped selling the roof.

SO, we stepped up and are making 1993-2002 F-Body T-Top sail panels in FIBERGLASS...

http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/...roducts_id=241

AND ALSO CARBON FIBER (no pics of the carbon fiber version for at least two months)...

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

We are offering them at an HONEST PRICE as well. We could be jerks and try to make a killing but all I am doing is matching the price GM Parts Direct ($460 for fiberglass) used to sell them for. That gives me about a 10% profit which is fine as I am a small company with no overhead.

GM/Classic Industries used to charge $1100+ for this piece in fiberglass and we're offering a CARBON FIBER VERSION (with a UV clear coat warrantied for ONE YEAR so you don't even have to paint it!) for only $660!!!

I pray you guys/gals appreciate this and step up and order...

Once these are in full production I'll be tacking on $100 as I will NOT be stocking them (so I won't be ordering in groups of 10) and they will COST ME $100 more just because of shipping (getting 10 shipped to our warehouse costs the same as one shipped). Long story short, order now and save $100.

So please, go place an order already

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Gonna order one in a month or two...

Jun 2, 2011 | 10:36 PM

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Just didn't want to read through this complete thread but I have some bubbles right at the base of the sail panel is this the same problem?

Jun 16, 2011 | 03:43 PM

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LAST CHANCE to order sail panels at a discounted price, only 8 fiberglass left and 6 carbon fiber...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-bod...l#post15047479

Jun 26, 2011 | 08:48 AM

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Has anyone tried sanding it down and vinylwraping it?
I`m thinking of trying it, could be worth a try before buying a new one for 400$ and tax+shipping to me in sweden.

Jun 26, 2011 | 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by turbopalmen

Has anyone tried sanding it down and vinylwraping it?
I`m thinking of trying it, could be worth a try before buying a new one for 400$ and tax+shipping to me in sweden.

Yes it has been tried, no it doesn't work. The bubbles show back up through the vinyl.

Jun 29, 2011 | 08:38 PM

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I haven't found it explicitly stated in this thread, so, do all 99-02 cars eventually get this problem?

Jun 29, 2011 | 08:49 PM

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I haven't found it explicitly stated in this thread, so, do all 99-02 cars eventually get this problem?

Yes, eventually every single one will be affected by this. If yours hasn't started yet then count yourself lucky.

Jun 29, 2011 | 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TechCam97

Yes, eventually every single one will be affected by this. If yours hasn't started yet then count yourself lucky.

No evidence of this.

Jun 30, 2011 | 06:53 AM

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No evidence of this.

The glue is the same, the bubbles will eventually show. There is plenty of evidence, hence this thread with 80 pages and a run time of over 5 years.

Jun 30, 2011 | 07:47 AM

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No evidence of this.

Your fuse is lit your bubble bomb just has not blown up yet. One thing you can rely on it is coming it is just a matter of time dude.

Jun 30, 2011 | 06:34 PM

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The glue is the same, the bubbles will eventually show. There is plenty of evidence, hence this thread with 80 pages and a run time of over 5 years.

This isn't evidence. Still lots of cars uneffected. Mine was bubbling after 3 years. I win.

Jun 30, 2011 | 07:01 PM

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This isn't evidence. Still lots of cars uneffected. Mine was bubbling after 3 years. I win.

The chemical composition of the glue is exactly the same through the mid 98 - 02 run. It will happen to all eventually. What makes it come through faster? I'm not sure. UV exposure? Chemicals in waxes that mess with chemicals in the glue / paint? We may never know. I have seen cars that haven't bubbled yet, but the paint is starting to "ripple" where the glue is. I have yet to see a 99-02 F-Body here in Texas that doesn't have some evidence of this problem. It may not be full blown bubbles yet, but the evidence is still there.

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