 Painted Targa Tops, Any problems from trunk clips? |
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| seanery |
 May 21 2003, 10:27 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None  |
I've seen a lot of painted roofs. Has anyone experienced any rubbing, scratching, wear, etc...from the trunk clips?
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| Ferg |
May 21 2003, 11:04 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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I've had no problems. The only part that touches paint while it is in storage in the trunk is the rubber nubs, and as long as everthing is clean I can't see how they would scratch. As far as when it is mounted, It might rub enough over time to wear the painted top of my targa bar, but I can't remember the last time I drove the car with the roof in place (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) . Ferg
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| Aaron Cox |
May 21 2003, 08:07 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
mine rubs alittle on the front plastic clips. it has two distinct marks from the clips <_<
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| Jenny |
May 21 2003, 08:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Ever considered little felt stickers on the clips? Or is there not enough room? I'll be following this thread closely as I'm considering painting my targa top.
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| Lawrence |
May 22 2003, 11:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None  |
That was going to be my suggestion, Jen.
P.S. Check the pixel settings on your avatar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Jenny |
May 22 2003, 11:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Yeah, I know my settings are off. I'm too lazy to change it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
I changed it to the dingle from my car, and the display still showed my car, but in dingle size, so I was like "Fuck, I'll just change the size back to what my car was, and everything should be kosher." But what happened instead was a while later, the dingle shows up, configured to the size of my car avatar. Ugh. Jen |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 22 2003, 05:19 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
anyon have a spare targa they can get me a part from? i need the pass. side rubber block that is right below the "nub" that the latch holds on to. mine broke. anyone have this piece?
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| tod914 |
May 23 2003, 09:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
If the felt takes up too much room, you could try some of the clear chip guard film to adhear to the contact areas on the roof. I think dupont makes it.
seen it at a pca event last weekend to prevent stone chips on the hood. |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 23 2003, 07:22 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
the 3m clear stuff? good idea! anybody have the part i need from my "aforementioned" post? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif)
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| djm914-6 |
May 24 2003, 04:40 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
While looking at MINIs, I got an idea to paint my spare roof. Has anyone done anthing besides the norm of black or body color?
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| Aaron Cox |
May 24 2003, 09:55 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
on my car...PO sanded it smooth, and painted it body color (black) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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