Hi All,
Can anyone advise how to remove chrome roof rails without damaging them as will need to refit after respray?
I can get a little up / down movement on narrowest part of rail but no movement on windscreen pillar end.
Would prefer not having to mask over these unless I have to.
roof chrome drip rails removal
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shadyracer01
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Re: roof chrome drip rails removal
They are clamped on. Just pull them from the lower side upwards, a small piece at the time, starting from the back of the car.
The wider part at the A-pillar works the same. Be careful and do it gently but wit some force. Do not bend the strip, as it will show in the aluminium.
The wider part at the A-pillar works the same. Be careful and do it gently but wit some force. Do not bend the strip, as it will show in the aluminium.
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shadyracer01
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Re: roof chrome drip rails removal
Thank you, will give it a try.
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shadyracer01
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Re: roof chrome drip rails removal
Rails removed successfully..used a pair of wire strippers with L shaped jaws and thin strip of cardboard so as not to mark the roof panel , worked from rear 1cm at a time, no tears, swearing or damage. Roof seams in good condition too.
More power to the forum!
Thanks again.
More power to the forum!
Thanks again.