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Old 12-04-2006, 07:31 PM
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apart from chassis rails the other thing that made me hink of a re-shell is my roof ,its got spots of rust alova the inside(roof lining removed) how do u permanently solve this rusting problem.

does the sunroof come to bits so it can all be cleaned up and waxoyled?

il get a proffesssional to do this but just wanna know whats involved so i know i get a proper job!
Old 12-04-2006, 07:33 PM
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Cut the roof off and replace...end of.
Old 12-04-2006, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by adamS2RST
Cut the roof off and replace...end of.
only way as it will always come back
Old 12-04-2006, 07:56 PM
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i suggested that, but the guy told me u cant get roof skins anymore !is that true?

if u can how much and where would be great!
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Cut the roof off and replace...end of.
only way as it will always come back
Yup...It may sound extreme, but it WILL always come back once it's started.

My last S2 was the same.
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From a scrappy mate is the only place to get a roof skin these days,regards Micky
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