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anyone know how the roof rails come off??

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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Default anyone know how the roof rails come off??

as above think my drivers side is leaking in need to take the rail out and seal it and refit, but looks as tho its bonded on???

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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they ARE bonded on good luck
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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oh dear god is it really like i was expecting the bloke at the local bodyshop reconned they could be bolted from the underside... but they look bonded to me ...

So were 100% sure its bonded yer!?

i will need the patience of a priest for this one i can see
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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oh balls , on the bright side my boot will be spanking new by thurs
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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suppose they could be lathered up in sealant and then bolted on as well,but theyre going to be a right pain either way, maybe easier to fit new ones when you get them off,let us know what you find , and may the force be with you
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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There definalely bonded on !!
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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the roof shold be well sealed under neath the mouldings
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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hope the water hasnt got in and rotted through under the rail,that could be a nasty rust trap
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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well i dunno, nothing looks rusty all i know is before i taped it up i had water in the boot then when i taped it up i didn't


so i really don't know
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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The body shop have just taken my ones off..as said before they are defo bonded on.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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did they come off in 1 piece?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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i aint attempted mine yet
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Managed to get mine off in one piece ....its removing the bonding stuff underneath thats a pain !!
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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well it came back today the boot repainted looking sweet the guy HAD removed my rail and done it after all ......

but i have just dropped my lower spoiler as i was refitting so its gonna have to go back to be painted
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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So whats the best way to get em off then?
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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long stanley blade i believe!?and alot of patience
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