[Tmm328]

Any suggestions on what to do with my 08 badly faded roof, not in a position to have a dealer do the work. Thanks

 

[1983JZR3W]

Some people have had them wrapped. It would be much cheaper than having it replaced with a new panel.

 

[twcom]

Any suggestions on what to do with my 08 badly faded roof, not in a position to have a dealer do the work. Thanks

i would like to see a pic of it. While typing this I thought would limo black window tint be an option.

 

[Shalmaneser64]

Could consider making it a vinyl top. There are a boatload of textures and colors available, and a flat surface like that would be very simple to cover.

 

[Smokinjoe73]

Make sure its outdoor UV resistant vinyl or it wont even last a summer.

 

[jwight]

Tint or wrap, talk to the installer about the effects of temperature on the underlying roof - it expands and contracts with temp changes, which can affect the material used to cover it.

 

[Shalmaneser64]

Make sure its outdoor UV resistant vinyl or it wont even last a summer.

I was thinking high end automotive vinyl. Should be good for 10-15 years with a bit of care.

 

[Shalmaneser64]

Tint or wrap, talk to the installer about the effects of temperature on the underlying roof - it expands and contracts with temp changes, which can affect the material used to cover it.

So anyone know what the bare roof is, or looks like?

 

[Tmm328]

i would like to see a pic of it. While typing this I thought would limo black window tint be an option.

 

[Shalmaneser64]

Makes me wonder if it couldn’t be refined somehow. Cut through the top layers of oxidation.

 

[Tmm328]

Makes me wonder if it couldn’t be refined somehow. Cut through the top layers of oxidation.

🤔

 

[jwight]

The pano roof is polycarbonate. 🙂

 

[Shalmaneser64]

The pano roof is polycarbonate. 🙂

That’s what I thought.

These guys might be able to help:

Polycarbonate | MW LifeSciences

Polycarbonate Versatile and tough, this engineering plastic resists impact. For superior impact resistance in your applications, consider polycarbonate machine-grade thermoplastic. This transparent material has a high modulus of elasticity, without compromising strength or structure. Excellent...

www.pepctplastics.com

 

[Tmm328]

That’s what I thought.

These guys might be able to help:

Polycarbonate | MW LifeSciences

Polycarbonate Versatile and tough, this engineering plastic resists impact. For superior impact resistance in your applications, consider polycarbonate machine-grade thermoplastic. This transparent material has a high modulus of elasticity, without compromising strength or structure. Excellent...

www.pepctplastics.com

Thank you jw

That’s what I thought.

These guys might be able to help:

Polycarbonate | MW LifeSciences

Polycarbonate Versatile and tough, this engineering plastic resists impact. For superior impact resistance in your applications, consider polycarbonate machine-grade thermoplastic. This transparent material has a high modulus of elasticity, without compromising strength or structure. Excellent...

www.pepctplastics.com

Thanks jwight

 

[twcom]

 

[Shalmaneser64]

Great videos. Looks like quite a bit of elbow grease there!

 

[Twigster]

Would be nice to see a close up of a before and after pictures to see the details.

 

[AztroRover]

Look like mine when I bought it.I treated mine like a giant headlight, wetsend, polish and shine. Takes a weekend, I did it just like the video it shines like justice. It will need the same care all plastics need that are exposed to the elements.

 

[Shalmaneser64]

Look like mine when I bought it.I treated mine like a giant headlight, wetsend, polish and shine. Takes a weekend, I did it just like the video it shines like justice. It will need the same care all plastics need that are exposed to the elements.

Have any pics?

 

[Snowball]

Look like mine when I bought it.I treated mine like a giant headlight, wetsend, polish and shine. Takes a weekend, I did it just like the video it shines like justice. It will need the same care all plastics need that are exposed to the elements.

So the "crazing" effect does not go through the poly carbonate?