Scuffing 'ell

[dropacog]

All,

Do you find it difficult not to scuff the paintwork on the edge of the body where the back of the roof meets (the area near to where the roof pins fit) when replacing the hard top? I have a March 2001 Tuscan. Have TVR modified the panel or anything since then? Anyone got any tricks for avoiding or minimising the scuff (apart from being careful)?
David.

[philipleslie67]

Mine's a bit of a dog as the roof isn't a great fit. I have put a couple of strips of magic TVR V-Tape under the pins to give a bit of protection during such manouvers.

I have noticed that my roof slightly dips at the rear in the centre. Is the correct or should I ask for the roof to be looked at? Mind you probably gives me a bit of extra downforce

[dropacog]

Philip, what is the V tape?

[basil brush]

philipleslie67 said:

Mine's a bit of a dog as the roof isn't a great fit. I have put a couple of strips of magic TVR V-Tape under the pins to give a bit of protection during such manouvers. I have noticed that my roof slightly dips at the rear in the centre. Is the correct or should I ask for the roof to be looked at? Mind you probably gives me a bit of extra downforce

Mine dips in the middle too, so it's common even if not correct.

[Lee02]

dropacog said:

Philip, what is the V tape?

Velcro or hook and loop if you prefer
B&Q sell it

[DMc]

My Dad has black insulation tape at the back it looks quite neat and stops marks he also has it on the roofback