Roof trim pieces

[Timo04]

WTB: One pair of upper roof trim pieces in good nick (good condition). These are the solid pieces, located above the side vents, on the right and left hand side of the car. They are up near the soft top latches. Thanks in advance.

[davidb]

Okay, I'll take a stab Tim as no one has responded as yet.
The Monte Hospital . . .

[John Allen]

if you have broken the 'studs', I have had good success at repairing them.

If the plastic is still attached to the stud, you can glue the stud back onto the cap using black ABS plumbing cement. Make sure it is ABS, not PVC glue. Use a lot and 'goop' it in place, it will take several days to cure, so don't rush the install. The part wil still be somewhat 'fragile', but will look factory when done.

I have also drilled/countersunk a flathead screw (I use an Allen head screw) into the top surface that then goes into the hole in the top of the metal bodywork (just as the old stud did). I used a nylock nut inside the 'vent' area to lock it down. When the screw is painted to match the plastic it isn't too visible and only people who know it shouldn't be there will even notice it.

Hopefully that will be a cheaper alternative to replacing with new.

[Timo04]

if you have broken the 'studs', I have had good success at repairing them.

If the plastic is still attached to the stud, you can glue the stud back onto the cap using black ABS plumbing cement. Make sure it is ABS, not PVC glue. Use a lot and 'goop' it in place, it will take several days to cure, so don't rush the install. The part wil still be somewhat 'fragile', but will look factory when done.

I have also drilled/countersunk a flathead screw (I use an Allen head screw) into the top surface that then goes into the hole in the top of the metal bodywork (just as the old stud did). I used a nylock nut inside the 'vent' area to lock it down. When the screw is painted to match the plastic it isn't too visible and only people who know it shouldn't be there will even notice it.

Hopefully that will be a cheaper alternative to replacing with new.

This is very helpful. Thanks John!

[John O]

I use an Allen head screw

Naturally :D

[1,6 HF]

I’m waiting for someone named Philips to weigh in on this one...

[DJ]

I’m waiting for someone named Philips to weigh in on this one...

Where's Jerry Lee when we need him? :rolleyes:

[John Allen]

I was going to use the term 'socket head cap screw' so I wouldn't hear that, but allen head is more universally understood. No, I don't get royalties or commision for pushing them....


Naturally :D