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I try to avoid parking under trees at all costs, so highly unlikely it's sap but not impossible.
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10-29-2021, 04:39 PM | #16 |
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Any resolution to this yet? Mine has started to do the same thing in multiple areas on both sides.
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11-01-2021, 03:11 PM | #17 |
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Unfortunately no resolution yet. I tried using IPA (isopropyl alcohol, not India Pale Ale LOL) to no avail. The cloth I applied the IPA to had some evidence that it was removing the residue, but it did not remove it entirely.
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03-19-2022, 03:05 PM | #18 |
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my auto interior guy used a lacquer thinner on a small spot of the glue on my top & it removed that adhesive thats seeping through. Said it doesnt hurt to use it on the top because it evaporates & doesnt corrode. When i got home i used some urethane reducer that i had; it took a little of the adhesive out, but the lacquer thinner did a much better job. Im gonna get some lacquer thinner to finish removing the adhesive & then i will post before & after pics. |
03-21-2022, 03:00 PM | #19 | |
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04-06-2022, 07:57 AM | #20 |
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It ended up being that the spot that was removed was a recently new "seeping" spot. The lacquer thinner removed that, but not the larger, more well established spots.
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05-01-2022, 08:08 PM | #21 |
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The factory tops are Haartz Twillfast RPC cloth. I used Raggtop Vinyl top protectant on mine and several months later, i started getting the "adhesive/sticky" lines in many of the fold areas. Could the Raggtop be whats causing this?
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05-03-2022, 08:11 AM | #22 |
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Actually, I had the same thought… Not sure though. I never felt 100% comfortable using 303. While it works well, the chemical smell kinda tells you it’s not something you want to come in contact with other chemicals or materials. I made extra effort to lightly brush around / wipe clean the rear window seal and all other rubber, plastic and paint. I could definitely imagine it damaging the adhesive, if layered on too heavy.
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05-04-2022, 04:56 PM | #23 | |
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08-25-2022, 08:09 AM | #25 |
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My top stain has been getting worse; now it's showing up everywhere. At first I thought that using the Raggtop vinyl protectant was causing this (shoulda paid better attention when I bought the Raggtop spray).
But I just came from a local dealership & they have a C7 corvette with the same issue - the top looks similar to mine. The owner said he has never used any protectant on his top. Dealership can't pinpoint a definite cause, but since the stain has a sticky black residue, they believe its the top material breaking down over time from heat & wind exposure. Last edited by classicrockr; 08-25-2022 at 11:15 AM. |
10-11-2022, 02:20 PM | #26 |
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My car is doing the same thing. The dealer can't figure out what it is. My car is garage kept and is parked during the day in a parking lot without trees. It feels sticky and when rubbed leaves black residue on your fingers. Have tried everything to get it off and nothing works.
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10-11-2022, 07:35 PM | #27 |
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Every time I see a post on glass delamination, this staining / adhesive issue, retractable flapper failure, or noise issues…I just shake my head. It’s total BS. What’s amazing is the hydraulics and electronics seem to be pretty much bullet proof. The simplest things are causing the most grief.
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10-13-2022, 05:57 PM | #28 |
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As a car guy who has owned a few convertibles in his day, I have never heard of adhesive coming through the top. Especially where its pure cloth and nothing underneath. I can understand the window delaminating issue as there is glue involved. I am 99% sure that issue is caused by the hot sun softening the glue, hardens again when cool...repeat...Only thing I can think of is that there is some kind of resin/glue in the cloth fibers itself that is breaking down.
I am picking up a new 2023 ZL1 convertible next week and this is slightly concerning...I have seen a few 16 and 17's with high mileage and its not happening. Has to make you think...... A read a long time ago that 303 Aerospace protectant (For interior of car) was the best thing to use, compared to Armor All for example because it contains no petroleum distillates. Petroleum Distillates wreak havoc on glue and glue compounds used inside cars. I am wondering if any of the convertible top cleaners are the culprit of this mysterious sticky ooze coming from the fibers.... Jason
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