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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Puma931 » Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:16 am

See below
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TheStinkyHippy wrote:Did you replace the rubber around the roof in the end?
Yes, I ordered 8m and fitted it, but got stuck at the back as it was too tight to fit and not enough space to hit with a mallet, so I did not bother with the final part above the tailgate.

http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1606-fl ... -seal.aspx
A few questions regarding your purchase of the roof rubber seal:
1/ was 8mts the right length to buy? Yes
2/ is this a like for like replacement or is it different in any way? not exactly the same, but sits well (the gripper is quite tight, so you need to use a mallet)
3/ is it not possible to undo the bolts on the back of the roof and lift it a bit to fit it on? It appears so
4/ is it a good fit? Yes
5/ what was the length of delivery? 8m

My Bongo has just gone in for a respray and the rubber is looking shabby and cracking in places. I want to replace mine to finish it off.
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Simon Jones » Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:46 pm

Puma931 wrote:See below
5/ what was the length of delivery? 8m
I'm guessing the question referred to how long it took to be delivered :)
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by TheStinkyHippy » Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:55 pm

Just ordered 8m myself. Total cost £42.47.
Also ordered some rustoleum matt black to do the roof.. hopefully get out tonight to halfords and buy some bumper filler to start filling the scratches in the roof.

Can I remove the old rubber and leave the roof like that?
I guess if I drive in the rain the roof will get wet.. but can i drive in the dry without the roof seal?
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Puma931 » Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:12 pm

:idea: A couple of days
Simon Jones wrote:
Puma931 wrote:See below
5/ what was the length of delivery? 8m
I'm guessing the question referred to how long it took to be delivered :)
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Gasy » Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:49 pm

I woudnt drive with out the roof rubber
It will let the wind in and might damage / lift the roof
Be safe wear a rubber :D
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by bongoroy63 » Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:34 am

As Simon has correctly pointed out, yes I meant the delivery time. I was obviously the only person who didn't spot my deliberate mistake!!
Still want to know though if the fit is good before I buy.
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Puma931 » Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:00 am

I'll take some close up pictures tonight.
bongoroy63 wrote:As Simon has correctly pointed out, yes I meant the delivery time. I was obviously the only person who didn't spot my deliberate mistake!!
Still want to know though if the fit is good before I buy.
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by bongoroy63 » Thu Jun 18, 2015 1:17 pm

Bitten the bullet and ordered the rubber seal from Woolies. Hopefully will be here in the next couple of days. Seems a bargain at that price.
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Puma931 » Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:17 am

Bought a new car, but thankfully it does not need any work doing to it.

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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by andyb36 » Fri Jun 19, 2015 1:29 pm

Puma931 wrote:Bought a new car, but thankfully it does not need any work doing to it.

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I see you managed to sneek the bongo in

this was mine 7 years ago at a friends

he had just collected his Nissan skyline nur edition - it was the actual one to break the record on the track for skylines - hence the name

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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Puma931 » Fri Jun 19, 2015 3:55 pm

I love the Ring and when I lived in Germany I owned a lovely E36 M3 GT
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andyb36 wrote:
Puma931 wrote:Bought a new car, but thankfully it does not need any work doing to it.

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I see you managed to sneek the bongo in

this was mine 7 years ago at a friends

he had just collected his Nissan skyline nur edition - it was the actual one to break the record on the track for skylines - hence the name

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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by bongoroy63 » Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:43 pm

bongoroy63 wrote:Bitten the bullet and ordered the rubber seal from Woolies. Hopefully will be here in the next couple of days. Seems a bargain at that price.

Wow what service from Woolies. I only ordered the rubber seal yesterday morning and it arrived today. Can't wait to put it on.
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Simon Jones » Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:42 pm

bongoroy63 wrote:Wow what service from Woolies. I only ordered the rubber seal yesterday morning and it arrived today. Can't wait to put it on.
Their pick n mix used to be awesome too :).
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by stuc » Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:22 pm

Showing your age Simon :lol:
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint

Post by Puma931 » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:08 pm

Just a quick update...
Been using the bongo quite a bit and have been on a couple of camping trips. The hot days have tested the interior trimming I did as some of the vinyl has started to peel away, so I need to find a better contact adhesive. The rustoleum paint still looks good but there are a few rust spots bubbling through on the arches and sill, so they will need some work. I'm also thinking of painting it white with green as the grey looks a bit like primer. Project for later this year....
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