Roof panel blues

[lady topaz]

Twice now when putting panel back on ended up gouging surround.Only idea I can think of is to carry some pvc tape and putting on by each rear lock then at least paintwork protected and tape easily removed. Has anyone any alternatives? Also I carry ablanket in boot to prop lid on. Might look stupid but at least saves expensive scratches. NB niether roof scratch was me in case you think I am cackhanded

[Nick Elliott]

I think there has been a few slight re-designs of the Tuscan roof panel,on mine the tubes where the pins locate are covered in a rubber like material & this prevents scratching of the surround, I also find it helps to keep the front seal clean to help the front lip of the roof to slide in eaiser then you don't end up catching the rear of the roof on the surround.Also I have put a velcro strip on the front face of the surround where the plastic strip on the roof catches otherwise you find the paint wears off in time & it's another possible squeaky area.

Nick

[21TVR]

Yeeeeees, I've scratched mine as well!!!

It's always just when the phone rings that you're trying to carefully put the car back together - the tubes stick out quite a bit and are dead sharp!

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[lady topaz]

Nick,

No rubber round my pins - I'll have to check with garage. Dealer fitted protective strip - so we're ok there. Now wonder if rubber protection on pins should have been standard for mine - born last Aug?

Di

[Nick Elliott]

This is how the roof is on mine around the pin location area



The metal tubes do not extend past the rubber & are quiet smooth.

Nick

[duncan]

Armorfend do a strip specifically for that area. Had it on mine and it saved the knocks. You're probably looking at £40-ish to have it fitted. Ask your dealer.

Duncan

[Alf Essex]

Yep I've got Armorfenda all around these areas just for that reason.

Alan.

[wamphyri]

Thanks guys, we weren't keen on Armorfend but looks th
e most practical solution.
Tony (Wamphyri, Lady Topaz other half)

[21TVR]

Is this Lord Topaz then!!!

[ajvmoore]

Mine is so scratched now that quite frankly, I dont give a damb any more - I love this car - keeps getting better - anyone I can follow behind on the way to Tankersley - just so I can pick up a few more stone chips please? -

[lady topaz]

21 TVR na he' just a serf !!!