Seeking long term feedback from Visium owners.

[GJVR]

I am afraid these are custom made in Italy

 

[eHorses]

I got mine in July 2017 and fell in love with it immediately. I have a factory Tesla hardtop, but rarely use it or the cloth top at all anymore.

Then just a few weeks ago, I saw this... it appears that the UV/scratch resistant clear coat is pealing off the outside. The photo below is that largest spot, but there are other, smaller spots where it is beginning to bubble and peal off.

It reminds me of the well know issue with pealing on the Roadster headlight assemblies.

Has anyone else seen this? Any ideas on what to do about it?

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Any updates or the solution to the finish peeling?

Any suggestions from visium owners on recommendations for ordering premium vs basic. I was thinking basic version with PPF and/or tint applied after would hold up better than the exterior and interior finish on the premium, especially in hot and humid FL weather.

I think I may have lost my bolts, nuts and hardware for my Visium top. Anyone successful in getting replacement parts?

This was the quote for extra hardware, not cheap...
“Only the rear ones complete with screws 180 euros.
The front ones complete with screws 200 euros”

 

[Bunnak]

Any updates or the solution to the finish peeling?

Any suggestions from visium owners on recommendations for ordering premium vs basic. I was thinking basic version with PPF and/or tint applied after would hold up better than the exterior and interior finish on the premium, especially in hot and humid FL weather.



This was the quote for extra hardware, not cheap...
“Only the rear ones complete with screws 180 euros.
The front ones complete with screws 200 euros”

Where did you get this quote? And who do I ask? I'd like to go ahead and purchase

 

[Bunnak]

Anyone here willing to send me dimensions for the rear brackets? I might attempt to get them made here in the states. And length and size of the screws as well.

 

[im4uttx]

Anyone here willing to send me dimensions for the rear brackets? I might attempt to get them made here in the states. And length and size of the screws as well.

I'm close to putting it on, so can grab dimensions and pics before I do, but probably would be easier to just order from Italy. Probably won't get to measurements until Sun/Mon...

 

[Bunnak]

Thank you! I'm willing to wait. If you could post dimensions of the front items as well I'd really appreciate it! And yes the pictures too would be awesome. I can't freak'n believe mine are lost!

 

[Gary1M]

Thank you! I'm willing to wait. If you could post dimensions of the front items as well I'd really appreciate it! And yes the pictures too would be awesome. I can't freak'n believe mine are lost!

I’m local in Yorba Linda and have the Visium top on now. Let me know if you want to meet up and you can take all the photos and measurements of the hardware you need to get a set fabricated domestically.

 

[Bunnak]

OMG! Thank you @Gary1M
I'm in Irvine. I'll be back home in OC this week. Let me PM you now for a good time to meet! Thanks again and happy holidays! And thanks everyone here for replying. That's what I love about this tight knit roadster community...everyone always willing to offer a hand.

 

[coolVariable]

@Bunnak I may be interest in a set if you can get them made for a decent price.

 

[coolVariable]

Any US recommendations for the cleaning product?
The 3M Rosa stuff seems to be a EU product ...

 

[IslandRoadster]

@Bunnak I may be interest in a set if you can get them made for a decent price.

If there was a bulk buy and the price was reasonable, I would buy an extra set for my top.

Was the high quote from the Visium creator?

 

[Gabner]

Following for an update

 

[Dwalker13]

Does anyone know if they are still manufacturing these? Does anyone have the ordering information?

 

[eHorses]

Does anyone know if they are still manufacturing these? Does anyone have the ordering information?

Yep, it’s still available. I got one about a year ago. Pros and cons as outlined in this thread.
Long lead time to make. Here’s screen shot of contact info for quotes.

 

[KKH1]

I got mine in the summer of 2013 and have loved it ever since until a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly, it looks like this. Anyone else having this issue? Any ideas what's happening and why?

 

[IslandRoadster]

I got mine in the summer of 2013 and have loved it ever since until a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly, it looks like this. Anyone else having this issue? Any ideas what's happening and why?

Looks like the coating that's put over the clear plastic to reduce heat and visible light transmission is separating from the plastic hard top. I would reach out to the company at [email protected] .

 

[eHorses]

I got mine in the summer of 2013 and have loved it ever since until a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly, it looks like this. Anyone else having this issue? Any ideas what's happening and why?

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Bummer! It looks like the finish is compromised as @IslandRoadster pointed out. Mine is holding up but it’s only a couple of years old. your local “competent” car paint shop should be able to help or I’m sure Carl Medlock (@CM_007) in Seattle can make it new again.
Please keep us updated.

 

[Medlock&Sons]

Bummer! It looks like the finish is compromised as @IslandRoadster pointed out. Mine is holding up but it’s only a couple of years old. your local “competent” car paint shop should be able to help or I’m sure Carl Medlock (@CM_007) in Seattle can make it new again.
Please keep us updated.

It looks like someone put a ceramic coating on that top, which cooked off in the heat. It's only been in the past year or two they have made ceramic coatings for plastics. We had two of these here before and repaired them both. It's very time-consuming because that polycarbonate is very soft, and one too many strokes and the plastic is damaged. We sand it off and PPF the top, so they are not so delicate. Great tops and even with how fragile they can be. WORTH IT Do not let just anyone touch this top or you might be purchasing a duplicate.

 

[KKH1]

It looks like someone put a ceramic coating on that top, which cooked off in the heat. It's only been in the past year or two they have made ceramic coatings for plastics. We had two of these here before and repaired them both. It's very time-consuming because that polycarbonate is very soft, and one too many strokes and the plastic is damaged. We sand it off and PPF the top, so they are not so delicate. Great tops and even with how fragile they can be. WORTH IT Do not let just anyone touch this top or you might be purchasing a duplicate.

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I looked more closely at it and it is flaking off a bit. I also spoke with Pete Gruber. I had the car at Gruber Motors last year for a PEM rebuild and some other work. He says they didn't do anything with the top other than clean it.

@CM_007, you're in Seattle, right? I'm driving distance from you. Could I bring it up for you to take a look at and, if possible, fix?

Kristin

 

[Medlock&Sons]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I looked more closely at it and it is flaking off a bit. I also spoke with Pete Gruber. I had the car at Gruber Motors last year for a PEM rebuild and some other work. He says they didn't do anything with the top other than clean it.

@CM_007, you're in Seattle, right? I'm driving distance from you. Could I bring it up for you to take a look at and, if possible, fix?

Kristin

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