Neither the title of the thread or the OP's question specifies by trim, it is plausible that he or other readers who saw the thread would be unaware that the number varied by trim and year.
Most of the ones that make it to the tubes don't pay. He's said it a few times, but it's no official policy so he can still charge someone if he thinks they got stuck on purpose.
Pretty much. Early on when the first round of hard tops failed the explanation was exposure to moisture and sunlight.
What exterior component of a vehicle isn't expected and tested to withstand sunlight and rain?
If you want the core made of Ikea cardboard for "reasons" fine, but it sure as...
He has indicated in the past that the people who end up in videos usually get a steep discount, or free, recovery.
Don't get yourself stuck on purpose though, YMMV.
That's the rub, you're spending around $1k per year of life on the wrap. To me it makes more sense to paint and have it be permanent. But I'm the sort who expects to keep a new vehicle for 20+ years.