Does your top have rub marks from being down? - Page 93 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Drago77 · 01-26-2012, 04:14 PM

Ouch... that is pretty bad! Wonder how many miles being on the lot... 6? 12?

Big Kid · 01-26-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by woodj

I would love to see a beige top with rub marks (if that's even possible). I know what they look like on the black tops but I have never seen a rub mark on a beige top. If my top has anything going on with it I just can't see it at all.

My beige top looks like someone burned it with a cigarette. I asked here once why black tops had white marks and beige tops had black marks. It seems more noticeable on a beige top! Mine showed up with 1200 miles on the clock!

TJ91 · 01-26-2012, 04:48 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=-RHdtRK6Ab4

painfull to watch but lmao when he starts opening the roof

Blitz · 01-26-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=-RHdtRK6Ab4

painfull to watch but lmao when he starts opening the roof

I think I understood about 5 words said, but here are my take-aways:

The CAMARO is destined for spinners... FAIL
Wonder if Garfield will get to go in the CAMARO... WTF was that?
Where's the roof? Where did the roof go? Transformed.

bulllett · 01-26-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tstorm180

Sad; he probably has no idea!

Lol, don't worry he does now.

MB

OrangeVert · 01-26-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Baba

Beige tops don't have rub marks. You can't see them, so, they don't exist.

In all seriousness, however, I had the same light approximately quarter-sized spot on my passenger side when I got her home brand new and I buffed it out. Since then, she's only been handwashed and chamois dried - no soap on the top(!) and have driven approximately 1,750 of my 1,900 miles with the top down. Shorter distances (5-10 miles) without the tonneau cover affixed, longer distance or highway speeds with the tonneau on.

She's been sitting unmoved in the carport for the past 3-4 weeks but I sure as heck keep checking that top...so far, so good.

Baba, same here. My roof has only been hand-washed and leaf-blower dried, and 303 protectant applied. Light soap on the top only. May apply 303 again in a few weeks (spring), or switch to Ragg Top. So far 1,976 miles no marks. Not bragging, just sayin', as I could easily be next. But marks or not, God is this car fun to drive! Looks, noise, power, smell, and yes, 2x the fuel economy of "classic" muscle! I know, I've owned (and fed) a '74 Chevy 454 thirsty thirsty hippo. And I haven't even pushed this one over 4k RPM yet (I know, wimpy!). Waiting 'till after the 1st oil change in April.

woodj · 01-26-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by operator965

My beige top looks like someone burned it with a cigarette. I asked here once why black tops had white marks and beige tops had black marks. It seems more noticeable on a beige top! Mine showed up with 1200 miles on the clock!

So you're saying that the black mark is a rub mark? I'd love to see a picture of that.

Drago77 · 01-26-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=-RHdtRK6Ab4

painfull to watch but lmao when he starts opening the roof

He said it right at about 3:11- "Super Stupid"... unbelievable.....

comeinpeace · 01-26-2012, 09:43 PM

here is a propaganda you tube video for you....may make some of us nauseous

comeinpeace · 01-26-2012, 09:46 PM

check out the roof cycle test...did you hear what he said?

95birdible · 01-26-2012, 10:24 PM

Better than the Mustang? I scream BS. I have not seen nor heard of one new Mustang top rubbing through within the first month of ownership.

SIM Curly · 01-26-2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=-RHdtRK6Ab4

painfull to watch but lmao when he starts opening the roof

That's the same dealer i got my car from. That means he lives about 40 mins away nooooo

LED Crazy · 01-26-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 95birdible

Better than the Mustang? I scream BS. I have not seen nor heard of one new Mustang top rubbing through within the first month of ownership.

Now that I think about it.. That is a true statement. Although they have been producing those tops for quite sometime now. Perhaps General Motors just needs a bit of time to iron out the kinks.

ZZTop-leSS · 01-27-2012, 02:18 PM

Noobie here. Just bought a 2012 2SS/RS M6 vert right after Christmas. Drove it home from the dealer and put it in the garage (December in Michigan is NOT convertible weather!). We had one warm day so I backed it out of the garage and cleaned up some of the dealer's tire shine that got speckled all over the paint and I thought "I'll put the top down just to see how it operates and how it looks". Put the top back up and what do you know? 5th bow is broken. I haven't even driven it yet except for the ride home from the dealer. 64 "top-up miles" on it and I put the top down once, didn't even drive it with the top down and now it's broken. So that's why I'm here on this site. I read this entire thread and there's tons of good info here. Some very scarey and some a little encouraging. I guess my first real question is:

1. Just confirming - does the 5th bow replacement require that the top be removed? And if so, for those that have had the 5th bow replaced, did you have any issues with the top after that? Wind noise, top fitment, etc.

2. Any more information about a January fix for the wear marks?

01-26-2012, 04:14 PM	#1289
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Ouch... that is pretty bad! Wonder how many miles being on the lot... 6? 12? __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

01-26-2012, 04:48 PM	#1291
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=-RHdtRK6Ab4 painfull to watch but lmao when he starts opening the roof __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

01-26-2012, 10:24 PM	#1299
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Better than the Mustang? I scream BS. I have not seen nor heard of one new Mustang top rubbing through within the first month of ownership. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

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comeinpeace Drives: WHITE CONV. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NAPLES Posts: 106	check out the roof cycle test...did you hear what he said?

01-27-2012, 02:18 PM	#1302
ZZTop-leSS Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 - Rally Yellow Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 43	Noobie here. Just bought a 2012 2SS/RS M6 vert right after Christmas. Drove it home from the dealer and put it in the garage (December in Michigan is NOT convertible weather!). We had one warm day so I backed it out of the garage and cleaned up some of the dealer's tire shine that got speckled all over the paint and I thought "I'll put the top down just to see how it operates and how it looks". Put the top back up and what do you know? 5th bow is broken. I haven't even driven it yet except for the ride home from the dealer. 64 "top-up miles" on it and I put the top down once, didn't even drive it with the top down and now it's broken. So that's why I'm here on this site. I read this entire thread and there's tons of good info here. Some very scarey and some a little encouraging. I guess my first real question is: 1. Just confirming - does the 5th bow replacement require that the top be removed? And if so, for those that have had the 5th bow replaced, did you have any issues with the top after that? Wind noise, top fitment, etc. 2. Any more information about a January fix for the wear marks?