07-30-2018, 12:32 PM | #1 |
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Convertible Top Fabric Problem
Hello all,
Even though I'm new here, I tried to look on the forum and on the web to see if there is someone experiencing this problem but maybe I'm not doing the right key word search to find the solution. I attached some photos for the fabric wearing off in that specific line of area on both driver and passenger side, caused by some sort of tension I believe? Is there any sort of treatment I can do to prevent this from growing over-time or is there nothing I can do about it? it is not leaking but I am sure overtime if I continue to put the top down then it will create a hole at some point. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and sorry if this is a duplicate post.
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07-31-2018, 01:20 AM | #2 |
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I've not seen anything like that before. Sorry to hear that your top is having problems.
joe...
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07-31-2018, 06:37 AM | #3 |
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I have a 2014 convertible and ZERO problems. Have a few friends that also have Camaro convertibles and no problems. Interesting?
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07-31-2018, 08:58 AM | #4 |
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i have that issue my trim guy put felt fabric on the bars that caused the issue
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08-01-2018, 12:51 PM | #5 | |
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Thanks guys.
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08-01-2018, 04:03 PM | #6 |
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I don't think that you will be able to repair the fabric other than replacing the entire top. I had a '12 Convertible purchased new that the top rubbed against the back of the well when it was down and finally wore a hole in it, the dealer replaced the top under warranty as it was a known issue. Yours is different but a hole is a hole is a hole as they say.
Good luck!!
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08-05-2018, 04:02 AM | #7 |
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Is your trunk completely clear of anything which could rub against the top when it is stowed in the trunk? It looks like it has already torn the exterior fabric and created a small hole. I’d try to figure out the problem before I let the top down again and then have an Upholstry shop tighten up the hole using a Sunbrella thread of matching color to help prevent the spot from enlarging.
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08-06-2018, 02:21 PM | #10 | |
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My dealer also farmed mine out to get it done, thankfully to a very good experienced shop. Then I traded it in for my Green Flash. Good luck, no matter what you decide.
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08-23-2018, 03:16 PM | #12 |
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Thanks guys. So I found one dealership that could do it but I also made some research on this forum and found out some people actually replaced it themselves so I might dig more into that because the cost of replacement is outrageous. It sucks that I have to replace it for a reason that is caused by how the car was made.
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