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C4 Roof Seals etc.

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VETTENUT:
When I had the C4, I had a trimmer at Guildford fit a set of new rubbers. I'm sure any good motor trimmer could do the job. Does anyone out there have one that they would recommend to Vettech, preferably in Sydney's southwest?

White88:
Vettech, I don't think there is any supply AND fit company's in NSW for the rubber seals, you will most probably will have to buy them in yourself through a company like Dave Clee's USGM parts or Mid America like Co. and then get them fitted by yourself ( not hard if your handy with tools) or like Vettenut said find a upholstrey co. that may do it. I done mine myself wasn't that hard just took a little time , don't rush it, it's not a 5 minute job either.

Vettech:
Thanks guys. At the moment I can't do any thing so I might get some new rubbers ordered and go from there - later I maybe able to do them myself I've done the rear glass, but it is easy peasy.

Vettech:
I'm back ---- and I'm armed with a load of roof/door seals. AND! I even got year/ model correct and even got the coupe rubbers, then coming home on the plane I was worried I'd bought convertible rubbers. Now to fit them. One trick I've learned is to clean them first as the molds are sprayed with "release compound" which stuffs up glue adhesion. Seems best is contact adhesion not wet style. But I can't see how this can be done as some rubbers have to be coaxed into slots etc. Anyone out there with 2 cents worth to contribute now would be a good time. I'm now at the stage where I can do a few hours work, so I'm looking forward to doing something.

Vettech:
Ok I bit the bullet and decided to start with the easiest. Took off the roof and ripped off the RH side seal. Some things to be aware of 1. They don't come off easily. 2. Glue etc sticks like $!&t to a blanket. 3. The sticker/glue remover does not work 4. CO cleaner (isopropyl alcohol ) does not work. 5. The seal remover tool kit has a scraper that does not fit into the track, you need a good screwdriver. 6. There are five screws under the rubber once removed allows the track to come away from the roof. 7. Prise the track away carefully as the seal under it must be retained. 8. Carefull scrap the rubber/glue off with the driver. Once most crap is removed, I used a "Dremel like " tool with a thin wire wheel to get into the two side tracks at the bottom of the track. This rips out the rubber etc and eventually it will all clear. The new rubber has to go down into these two slots. The new rubber does not have the hard plastic insets moulded into the ends that allow the ends to be securely screw down, manuf oversight or cheap s?(;/ Indian rubbish. Annoying since I just got these in the States. Oh the screws have a "star type" driver head. I'm totally annoyed now, blood pressure going up, I think I'll cook something, I'm depressed I need to eat.

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