roof strips peeling, need advice

galerie · Post by **galerie** » 22 May 2006, 08:22

I understand that you can take off the roof strips for repainting. mine are peeling. I was going to do that this weekend but I noticed that it looks like the rubber on the sides aI understand that you can take off the roof strips for repainting. mine are peeling. I was going to do that this weekend but I noticed that it looks like the rubber on the sides are somewhat glued. If I take this off, will i need to put some sort of glue to have the sides flush with the car?re somewhat glued. If I take this off, will i need to put some sort of glue to have the sides flush with the car?

BFE · Post by **BFE** » 22 May 2006, 14:36

I have had that problem with peeling roof strips as well.
I simply got them replaced.
Don't think painting them is a good idea.

Bjoern, Denmark.

Post by **mom** » 22 May 2006, 17:43

I replaced my weatherstrip last year and there was'nt any glue on the sides. In VADIS they suggest to glue both ends only, if you want to glue it completely be sure it fits easily in the roof. Mine is a little to tight and I have to give it a punch to get it flush.

Post by **JRL** » 23 May 2006, 05:18

You can take a razor, carefully cut all the rubber off, scuff, mask and paint.
It will look OK, not perfect, but OK, or.. buy new ones, 5 minute install

galerie · Post by **galerie** » 23 May 2006, 06:43

who sells them? I don't want to ask the dealer because I am sure they are very expensive there?

Post by **mom** » 23 May 2006, 08:04

Sorry I thought you were talking about the sunroof.....

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 23 May 2006, 14:45

I am nearly certain that the trim strips from an S70 will fit. I was comparing the strips on a friend's S70 and they seem to be exactly the same size and shape (plus a few extra "bumps") as the 850 ones, but a much more durable material. A boneyard would probably sell you both strips for less than $50.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 23 May 2006, 18:44

Dealer, I believe wants over $100 a side now.