Panels Above Windows Lifting Off of Top of Car

NanoBrew

Hey all,

I recently discovered an issue with the body panels directly above my windows in my Z. The panels are actually lifting up (no longer creating a seal) from the top of the car. These are the panels that extend down the sides of the windshield to the hood, though they are seated properly along the windshield.

I first noticed this happening to my driver side panel, and I immediately drove it to the dealer who told me the warranty on the panels had expired (mine is a 2012). But upon driving it to the dealer, the panel had actually sat back down properly.

I took the car cover off today to find that the passenger side was now not seated properly (the cover is a Noah). Any thoughts as to why this would be happening and how I could get it fixed (pressing on the panel didnt get it to seat)? Could it be my car cover is somehow causing these panels to warp in transition from wet to dry?

My real concern is water getting in between those panels and doing damage. My car may be a 2012 but its got less than 18k miles, and i treat it incredibly well, this really shouldnt be happening imo....

Guess I should also note that the gap im talking about is between .5cm to .75cm

Any input will be appreciated

-Dan

barncobob

a picture would help,,if there is a rubber moulding involved id guess it has shrank and replace?

kenchan

those are called a-pillar finishers. they can be purchased separately pre-painted.

courtesyparts.com

if u had ur windsheild replaced, chances are the tech broke the tabs.
GL

NanoBrew

I'll get a picture when it happens next. The only thing i can think is that it is related to my car cover and heat which is a shame because it works beautifally and was a gift. Anyone had warping issues due to a cover? Again mine is nice, its a noah, so im still unsure this is the root cause.

NanoBrew

Heres a shot of whats goin on :[

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kenchan

can u zoom out and focus? not sure wat im looking at besides leaves and bent up something.

God-Speed

kenchan

itz like.. uhhhhh..can u see dis issue?

eastwest2300

reported!!!!!

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madwi

Must be your eyes Kenchan!
Off topic: Kenchan here is the shot of the building I live in. Its the one on the right.

kenchan

k, i think i need get new bifocal contacts or something...

Masterbeatty

I think if i take off my glasses and close my left eye i can see it.

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NanoBrew

ok this better?? ;]

And as for bearing on this picture, the windshield is on the left and the roof of the car is the 'center' of the photo. So the A-pillar shown is the passenger side, though this is happening on my driver side also. Thinking its the sun/heat but i donno. So anyone seen this issue? Should i worry about water damage or is this purely cosmetic?

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kenchan

dat is odd. maybe the tabs under there broke off for some reason. can u push down the a-pillar finisher and touch the roof (close the gap)?

kenchan

download the service manual and look at the EXT document. it shows u how the finisher attaches to the body around p32