Originally Posted by B_Major (Post 3801575)

I have a pearl white 2013 Roadster and the clear weather strip on the convertible trunk lid is starting to yellow, and looks ugly when the top is down. Anyone have this issue or have a fix??

My Z:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4dkKkinXZcN5C1hD6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4dkKkinXZcN5C1hD6

Originally Posted by gbhrps (Post 3802191)

Ladies and Gentlemen,

As with many of the plastic headlights over the years, as well as plastic convertible back windows, those plastic film overlays that prevent abrasion of the tonneau cover paint do turn yellow with time and exposure to sunlight.

There are 3 sections to the "compartment door protector" (Nissan's name for the sticky one side clear film). The larger sections on each side are $51.05 each and the center section $29.34 USD. Essentially you can remove the old yellow ones with a hair drier or heat gun, as they will peal right off with a little heat to loosen the glue.

After removing the protective plastic seal off of the new ones, they simply press right onto the tonneau cover (what Nissan should have called the top cover in the first place).

Seems pretty expensive, and I would wonder if a similar material couldn't be sourced elsewhere and cut to the correct shape before application to the car. There are lots of companies that make clear bra's for cars that use this material, and they must have a source from 3M or similar for it.

Gene

Originally Posted by vman12 (Post 3853679)

I just replaced mine. I ordered the 3 parts from factorynissanpartsonline.com

Nissan Compartment Door Protector

972A0-1ET0B (972A0M)
972A1-1ET0B (972A0MA)
972A2-1ET0B (972A2M)


Part Number Part Name Price Quantity Total
972A0-1ET0B Compartment Door Protector $54.22
972A1-1ET0B Compartment Door Protector $54.22
972A2-1ET0B Compartment Door Protector $32.55

Subtotal:*$140.99
Estimated Expedited Shipping:*$8.61
Total:*$149.60


The replacement is not exactly like the stock (OEM) but is pretty similar. Also noticed that this replacement has a blue tint whereas the one on my car was clear. Not sure if it will become more clear with time.

I left the car under the sun for a while so the trunk was already pretty hot. I then used a heat gun as needed, but the sun did most of the work for me. Even so, after removing all the tape there was tons of tape residue left. I tried using "goo gone" and some other stuff. It worked a little but what worked the best is WD-40. I had to do it a few times though. Put on WD-40 let is soak in, then scrape. Then put on some more, then scrape that off. Eventually it was all clean. At the end of the day my hands and fingers were falling off LOL from all that scraping.

I didn't have a squeegee so I did my best trying to remove the bubbles but sadly there were many spots where bubbles are still present - oh well, it still looks better than it looked before.

I did notice that there is a blue border around the the tape. Wonder if i should have cut that off...

Originally Posted by gbhrps (Post 3802191)

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Seems pretty expensive, and I would wonder if a similar material couldn't be sourced elsewhere and cut to the correct shape before application to the car. There are lots of companies that make clear bra's for cars that use this material, and they must have a source from 3M or similar for it.

Gene

Originally Posted by Rodd (Post 3854090)

Gee, that blue doesn't look right. Are you sure there is no outer protective film that needs peeling off?

Originally Posted by vman12 (Post 3903720)

I was recently at the local library that provides free access to Alldata auto repair website. Alldata has bunch of DYI guides, manuals, technical service, bulletins for repairing cars. I found the instructions for removing and installing the clear weather strip. see attached images.

Originally Posted by Rodd (Post 3933916)

Just thought I share my experience with the clear wear strip on our deck lids/ tonneau cover. My trip was pretty looking fairly average we I bought the car 18 months ago but really deteriorated just lately. I went to a place that does clear protectant/wraps etc on vehicles, called Altapac here in Oz to get a new one piece film fitted. The company is well known here and have a quite a good reputation. They wrapped my mates entire Z roadster in clear. Perhaps bit of an overkill but looks great.



The place rang me a back and said we have a problem, removing the existing Nissan film is damaging the paint, ie paint being removed with the film. I went back to the car and sure enough could see the very small section where they started the removal process with the heat gun.

Therefore, I need to get the entire deck lid panel repainted which I have now just done. Now I need to wait between 4-6 weeks for full paint cure as they will not offer warranty if done before then. Apparently chemicals in the new paint take some time to release out and so if covered up by a film layer could issues could result down the track.

So effectively I can’t use car during this time, or at least not with roof closed as that would damage the new paint.



Anyway, moral to the story-DO NOT WAIT until your clear wear strip is as bad as mine before getting it replaced.

First two pictures show what mine looked like.

I will post picture when new film is on. Still not sure if I will have entire lid done or just the standard area but most likely extend it a small to line up with the natural lines of the lid as they suggested.

Originally Posted by vman12 (Post 3934898)

Mine was like that and i had no problems getting it off...just heat gun, scraper, and tons of patience. Took me long time.... slowly peeling it off while applying heat. I also let it sit outside with top down in 90 degree heat for a few hours so the sun did majority of the work.
Wonder if they were rushing it....

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Originally Posted by vman12 (Post 3934898)

Mine was like that and i had no problems getting it off...just heat gun, scraper, and tons of patience. Took me long time.... slowly peeling it off while applying heat. I also let it sit outside with top down in 90 degree heat for a few hours so the sun did majority of the work.
Wonder if they were rushing it....

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Originally Posted by Rodd (Post 3938647)

As promised had the new clear protection film put on the deck lid last Friday-very impressed, I could not even see it when I walked out. I ended up taking the film right to the rear edge of the panel so they could wrap it around and see no edge at all.
What an improvement on the ugly Nissan 3 piece product.
I guess the final test will be how long it lasts.

Cheers :D

Originally Posted by anon1ski (Post 3951223)

Do you happen to know what they used?

I was going to get a 6x60 strip of the 3m VVivid "paint protection" vinyl and just make a DIY strip, but after seeing yours, I cant settle for that now lol. That looks amazing.

Originally Posted by bobgonz (Post 3959817)

I think I'm gonna buy some cheap paint protection film and do it this weekend, mine looks terrible. I thinking about doing a 12 in strip all the way across. Or maybe I'll just spend like 50 to 70 bucks for enough to do the whole lid. It looks super easy to do when watching YouTube videos hahaha ahhh hopefully I don't tear all my hair out and completely fail, then bring it to a pro next week😅

Originally Posted by rspray2000 (Post 4009007)

I’m probably going to have to pay a shop. I previously tried removing my dried / cracked liner with a plastic putty knife and a credit card. It didn’t go well. I took some time off, bought an adhesive removal wheel and tried again tonight. It’s still not going well. Ugh.

Originally Posted by Rodd (Post 4009146)

Yep, looks a bit like mine. I think we left it too long to replace/ remove without damaging the paint. As you can see in my posts I needed to get entire decklid panel repainted before covering the entire lid with the clear protectant. Cost a bit of money but final result is better than the factory look with all those shitty edges showing on their 3 piece design.
Goodluck with it. :D

Originally Posted by 2string1 (Post 4009210)

Does someone have a part # for the strip?

Originally Posted by rspray2000 (Post 4009231)

My faith is not totally lost after I spent another 30 min tonight with another method. A bit scary, but I used a metal putty knife at a controlled angle and pressure, then cleaned it up with my adhesive removal wheel. I tried a plastic putty knife, but the edge was bending and dulling in <1min. I only slipped once and knicked the clear coat, but have learned my lesson. It’s going to take me 3-4 hours all in with a good post-wax, but I like the prospect more than a full repaint.