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roof chrome drip rails removal
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:41 pm
by shadyracer01
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.
Re: roof chrome drip rails removal
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:55 pm
by uwbuurman
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.
Re: roof chrome drip rails removal
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:52 pm
by shadyracer01
Thank you, will give it a try.
Re: roof chrome drip rails removal
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:56 pm
by uwbuurman
Re: roof chrome drip rails removal
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:42 pm
by shadyracer01
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.
Re: roof chrome drip rails removal
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:27 pm
by uwbuurman
Great, please share some pics of the work!
