# Possibly a dumb question...can the roof be swapped to the new panoramic version? **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [November 22, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460 "2022-11-22T18:32:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FUNDAD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b9bd4f/32.png) [@FUNDAD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FUNDAD)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460/1 "2022-11-22T18:32:25Z")
Wondering if the roof on a 2016 E4 can be swapped to the new clear panoramic version Polaris offers? Thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![js9354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460/2 "2022-11-22T21:40:02Z")
I have checked on the price of a Clear roof for a 2022 E6 that was damaged. Interesting, it is only about $50 more than the white aluminum one costing around $650. But the cost from the factory on a new Build Gem is $1100. The problem may be that it lies in the tubular channels that travel the width of the GEM. If it lays on top with sealant, that would be a piece a cake to change. But if you need to separate the roof struts, it would be a problem. I too like the look of the clear roof. Will return to this post if I end up replacing the roof. ---
**Author:** ![dougl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460/3 "2022-11-22T23:46:59Z")
> [@js9354](#): > > Interesting, it is only about $50 more than the white aluminum one costing around $650. But the cost from the factory on a new Build Gem is $1100. Sounds like you were quoting part + installation or just the part and you added that installation could be difficult as an aside notice? ---
**Author:** ![js9354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460/4 "2022-11-23T03:37:12Z")
![E6revised](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/8/85590a32492b12491741cb72a2bed08ca4e9f502.jpeg) Yes my suspicion is installation will be difficult. I will be working on this E6. As you can see it appears to has a a hole in the roof. This will be my next GEM project to post on the Gem forum. I’ll post when the Gem comes in. ---
**Author:** ![dougl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460/5 "2022-11-23T03:58:48Z")
If you are wanting to keep it looking cherry then ya, gonna need a full roof replacement for big bucks. If not so big a deal it’s cherry but still looking good, how about cutting a hole(rounded corners) across most of the width to remove the broken section and then using UV cured optical grade glue and glue down a flat sheet of acrylic over the hole. Maybe a 2" overlap. The glue is not cheap and you might have to practice to get it bubble free but should be way cheaper than a complete roof replacement. ---
**Author:** ![js9354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460/6 "2022-11-23T04:08:58Z")
![e6 png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/b/bfd2e17520e91c42468c3702182221b8d5485cdc.png) As you see the cost of a full clear roof is $620. Nice idea to do a partial replacement, but I need to make this right.