ziglo Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Hi, I noticed whilst cleaning the roadster that there is transparent seal around the body work between the hood and paint work, when the roof is retracted this seal can be seen and it seems some dirt has got around the edges making it difficult to clean. Would anyone know if it can be replaced my mechanic says it may damage the paintwork peeling it off. Has anyone replaced it and know the proper part name ? Regards Jamie Quote
bababongles Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Can I tag along on this one please. 😠Asked before on Forum, but best advice was try cleaning the edges with ear buds!! 😬 Was hoping if anyone had removed / replaced this, but unfortunately had no response. Obv.factory fitted to template,but must be a common problem with Roadsters. Quote
zebedy Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 you will deffo get the paint up. The paint on the clam shell is redicilasly thin. I wouldnt risk it unless you plan to paint Quote
Will370z Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Too much of a risk i'd say. Just try to keep it clean Quote
The Bodyman Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Not a lot you can do here. I have the same problem. The dirt is under the edge of the film. Its a common problem. The Lotus Elise has stone protector behind the doors. Same thing there. Only way is to replace with new. Quote
bababongles Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Yeahhh, but, no but. Was hoping someone had actually attempted or actually new how to remove and replace said protection strip.? Looking like being 'stuck' with it then. Ho Hum 😬 Quote
ziglo Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 May take a trip to the the local decal shop here who do the viynl and digital wraps these guys should know how to get it off and also may be able to print of some kind of replacement. Quote
The Bodyman Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Good idea. To get it off, use a heat gun. Clean off any glue and wax. Fit with soapy water in a spray. Fit using application blade. Ok, take it to the decal shop Edited June 16, 2015 by The Bodyman Quote
Stutopia Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 I'm not a roadster owner, so I can't really imagine this seal, but can't you get at it with steam or compressed air? Quote
Piranha Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) We have similar on the 350gt skyline just before rear wheel arches. I've been putting off attempting a fix Edited June 16, 2015 by Piranha Quote
zebedy Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Ok. If I was to remove mine this is what I do. Suns out so top down. Get a hair drier and slowly heat up the strip at one end. Keep the hair dryer moving melting the adhesive an inch at a time. Start to pull it up with a fine blade. Move to the next inch and repeat making sure the strip is hot and soft before peeling it up. Let us know if and when you try. Good luck. Quote
zebedy Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Also I wouldn't bother replacing it as the hood has a rubber sealing strip all around its rear edge and won't damage the paintwork. Quote
The Bodyman Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I don't think this clear plastic film is a seal. I think its there to prevent grit and dirt rubbing when the rubber hood seal closes on the body. Quote
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