# 2006 Chevrolet Corvette - stuck convertible top **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet, corvette\ **Created:** [March 27, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954 "2020-03-27T19:49:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SamMcNeiland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/1 "2020-03-27T19:49:35Z")
Manual convertible top is stuck, don’t want to force, is there a liquid or substance I can use to break seal between the rubber seal and painted surface without damage? Car was in storage for a number of years. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/2 "2020-03-27T20:20:28Z")
I would call a local convertible shop . They may give you instructions over the phone or solve this for a few dollars. With out actually seeing the top I would not dare make a suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![SamMcNeiland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/3 "2020-03-27T21:41:06Z")
Thanks for the prompt reply, not sure what you mean by your suggestion of containing a local “convertible shop” …what’s that? Do you mean a local Chevy dealership? I have a mechanic friend that suggested WD40 letting is soak for several hours. He didn’t think the WD40 would harm the rubber or the paint surface …any comments??? ---
**Author:** ![SamMcNeiland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/4 "2020-03-27T21:47:00Z")
Sorry about the spelling, I meant to say “contacting a local” and “letting it soak”. Hope everyone understood what I meant. ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/5 "2020-03-27T22:24:25Z")
There are shops that specialize in replacing/repairing convertible tops. That’s what @VOLVO_V70 is referring to. Most fair size cities have at least one. ---
**Author:** ![SamMcNeiland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/6 "2020-03-27T22:36:40Z")
Thanks for your input Dave, I’m in OKC population 1-1/2 million, we probably have such a shop. I’ll do an internet search for one. Again, thanks for your input. ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/7 "2020-03-27T22:40:14Z")
Unfortunately I’ve only driven through your fair city on the way to/from the Dallas area but yeah, it probably has at least one such shop. Best of luck and let us know what happens. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/8 "2020-03-27T22:53:06Z")
Apparently you now have two Corvettes . You should join one of the many Corvette clubs and almost any question you have can be answered by one of the members. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2020, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-corvette-stuck-convertible-top/161954/9 "2020-03-29T09:43:51Z")
Silicone spray, not WD40 and apply a little heat from a hairdryer to soften the rubber.