Ferrari California & California T (2008-2017) Sunroof Replacement
If you drive a Ferrari California or the turbocharged California T built between 2008 and 2017, you already know the retractable hardtop is a complex piece of machinery. When the glass roof panel takes a hit from a highway rock or develops a stress crack, you can't just tape it up and hope for the best. Replacing the sunroof on these specific models takes a steady hand, a solid understanding of Ferrari's roof mechanics, and the right materials. I've been swapping out glass on high-end exotics for years, and I can tell you firsthand that precision isn't optional here—it is the whole job.
How We Swap Out Your Ferrari's Glass
Working on a Maranello-built convertible means zero room for sloppy mistakes. Here is exactly how we handle a sunroof replacement for the California and California T:
- Interior Protection: We start by covering up that premium Italian leather. We drape heavy-duty protective blankets across the seats, center console, and rear deck to make sure absolutely no glass shards or chemicals get anywhere near your interior.
- Careful Removal: We disconnect the weather stripping and hardware holding the broken glass. Using specialized wire cutting tools, we cut out the old panel from the outside to avoid scratching the painted hardtop frame.
- Surface Prep & Cleaning: The old adhesive has to go. We scrape the track down flat, then clean the pinch weld thoroughly so the new bond holds tight without any gaps.
- Primer Application: We brush a high-grade glass primer directly onto the bare frame. This prevents future rust and gives the new adhesive a perfect, clean surface to grip.
- Setting the Glass: We lay down a thick, consistent bead of premium urethane adhesive and drop the new OEM-quality glass right into place. We check the alignment from every angle so the roof sits completely flush and stays perfectly quiet at highway speeds.
Mobile Exotic Glass Service Across the GTA
You shouldn't have to leave your Ferrari sitting in a dusty repair shop waiting for a glass tech to eventually show up. We bring the tools directly to your garage. Whether you keep your California parked at home in Vaughan, outside your office in Richmond Hill, or at a climate-controlled storage unit in Markham, we service the entire Greater Toronto Area.
At AlexWindshield, we do the job right the first time. We stand behind our mobile auto glass services with a solid Lifetime Warranty against leaks and wind noise. If you need the sunroof replaced on your 2008-2017 Ferrari California or California T, reach out to us today and let's get your car fixed up and back on the road.
