Removing roof channel trim

Tenesmus · 20th July 2023, 21:44

Don't know what they're called but those strips that run along the channels in the roof under the rails. How do you get them off? I'm convinced rain is coming through.

Ta.

suzublu · 21st July 2023, 09:35

Send a pm to elroy 👍 he did his a while back 😎

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macafee2 · 21st July 2023, 17:43

Tourer - once the rails have been removed with a leathered glove had put a finger into the hole where the bolts were and pull backwards.
As the strip clears the rear of the car, again with leather gloved hands pull the strip backwards.

The edges of the strip has sharp edges hence the gloves.
Do not bend the strip upwards to much as it may kink.
I cant recall if the plastic strip that runs left to right across the car at the top of the tail gate opening needs to be removed, warning if it does, it may be NLA

macafee2

macafee2 · 25th July 2023, 12:04

How did you get on removing the strips?

macafee2

Tenesmus · 28th July 2023, 00:07

I didn't get to it before taking it to the garage for a service and fit new subframe, so they're going to have a go. I've told them no rush.

Thanks for asking!

Tenesmus · 12th August 2023, 23:01

They didn't do this in the end so I had a go.

After removing the rail (10mm socket) and the brackets (8mm socket) I very carefully prised up the trim starting at the rear using a plastic trim removal tool. As I moved forward I put another trim tool under the trim to keep it clear of the roof and moved it along. I didn't wear gloves. One of the clips came loose but I don't think it broke.

This is towards the rear

This towards the front

I applied bitumen and fibreglass flat roof repair stuff with an artist paintbrush (all the way front to back) and left it overnight. Then it rained. It hadn't worked. So I applied a second lot and left it for a while. Bit more success this time.

I haven't replaced the trim yet as I may put a third coat on.

Tenesmus · 17th August 2023, 21:51

Update: it took three applications to fill in the gaps, and I added a fourth for good measure.

Why didn't I use silicone? It seems to shrink and unstick itself a bit too quickly, I don't think this stuff will.

2L-Diesel · 18th August 2023, 16:08

Silicone is not really suitable for this type of sealing. A good option is CT1 from Screwfix. This sealant sticks to most materials, even better than cement for fixing stone caps to brick gateposts.

20th July 2023, 21:44	#1
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Removing roof channel trim Don't know what they're called but those strips that run along the channels in the roof under the rails. How do you get them off? I'm convinced rain is coming through. Ta. __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

28th July 2023, 00:07	#5
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I didn't get to it before taking it to the garage for a service and fit new subframe, so they're going to have a go. I've told them no rush. Thanks for asking! __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

12th August 2023, 23:01	#6
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	They didn't do this in the end so I had a go. After removing the rail (10mm socket) and the brackets (8mm socket) I very carefully prised up the trim starting at the rear using a plastic trim removal tool. As I moved forward I put another trim tool under the trim to keep it clear of the roof and moved it along. I didn't wear gloves. One of the clips came loose but I don't think it broke. This is towards the rear This towards the front I applied bitumen and fibreglass flat roof repair stuff with an artist paintbrush (all the way front to back) and left it overnight. Then it rained. It hadn't worked. So I applied a second lot and left it for a while. Bit more success this time. I haven't replaced the trim yet as I may put a third coat on. __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

17th August 2023, 21:51	#7
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Update: it took three applications to fill in the gaps, and I added a fourth for good measure. Why didn't I use silicone? It seems to shrink and unstick itself a bit too quickly, I don't think this stuff will. __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

18th August 2023, 16:08	#8
2L-Diesel StuartC Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burnley Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sealing problem Silicone is not really suitable for this type of sealing. A good option is CT1 from Screwfix. This sealant sticks to most materials, even better than cement for fixing stone caps to brick gateposts.

21st July 2023, 09:35	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Send a pm to elroy 👍 he did his a while back 😎 Sent from my SM-A145R using Tapatalk

21st July 2023, 17:43	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Tourer - once the rails have been removed with a leathered glove had put a finger into the hole where the bolts were and pull backwards. As the strip clears the rear of the car, again with leather gloved hands pull the strip backwards. The edges of the strip has sharp edges hence the gloves. Do not bend the strip upwards to much as it may kink. I cant recall if the plastic strip that runs left to right across the car at the top of the tail gate opening needs to be removed, warning if it does, it may be NLA macafee2

25th July 2023, 12:04	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	How did you get on removing the strips? macafee2