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My 2 door has had small cracks by one of the windows since about 2 months of me owning it. Local dealer said no to warranty. Going on 3 years now and the cracks have not gotten worse.
 

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My solution is I just don't look at the top of the hardtop. Blissfully ignorant. If it does ever crack I will; most likely take it the guy nearby that does Corvettes and have him repair it. Honestly I looked a few days ago at my 2021 and it looks fine. No cracks.
 

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My solution is I just don't look at the top of the hardtop. Blissfully ignorant. If it does ever crack I will; most likely take it the guy nearby that does Corvettes and have him repair it. Honestly I looked a few days ago at my 2021 and it looks fine. No cracks.

This is the answer, unless it leaks......I wouldn't worry with it. My 2 door hard top has been on and off probably 15 times, so it's spent probably 40% of it's life hanging in my garage which probably helps.

It looks perfect to me, and honestly, I think is quieter and better than the JL top. It did come stock with the headliner material which probably helps.
 

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Mine has had cracks in several spots since new. Got it August '24. I haven't noticed any issues (i.e. leaks, etc.). I wrapped it in vinyl now so that's the ultimate blissful ignorance.
What did that cost if you don’t mind me asking?
 

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No cracks, I did develop some bubbles I think last summer on my 23. I am in the ride it out club. mine sleeps in a garage but has plenty of tree branches scrubbed along it about 9~12 times a year.
 

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Also, I love that you tried to stop the barrage of advice from people who only read the title and first comment. They will scroll to the bottom be the internet hero by telling you about Big Johnsons offroad top that is ribbed for her pleasure and move along....
 

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Looks clean, how does it hold up to tree limbs?
 

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Thanks - have not tested it yet but I assume a tree limb would rip it off. It's like PFF
 

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“Dear Consumer,

Ford settled the class action suit. We made a fortune. Here’s your five bucks. Thanks for making it possible.

Lotsa love,

The Scumbag Lawyers”
It is too bad these class actions don't try to create solutions for owners (like top replacement with the painted ones) versus just lining the pockets of the liars...oops lawyers.
 
 





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