Repainting Disco Roofttop
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I believe you just need to inspect the drains/blow them out. If both sunroofs are operable then I don’t think there is anything really to look for.
I am going to repaint my roof in the future, and will probably not take the sunroofs out, because why risk it? They could break or not seal.
i know, not very helpful, but that is my two cents.
I am going to repaint my roof in the future, and will probably not take the sunroofs out, because why risk it? They could break or not seal.
i know, not very helpful, but that is my two cents.
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For each sunroof:
Parts required:
1# Seal to the roof metal.
1# Seal for the sunroof glass.
1# Tube of marine grade silicon mastic.
1# Pack of epoxy filler for sealing the plastic drain cups to the frame.
2# Replacement drain to rubber hose spigots (if needed).
There are numerous vids online about this fix.
IMHO I would repair the sunroof(s) before you have the roof repainted.
PS: Once repaired it's a 'fix and forget them' for another 10-20 years.
https://www.google.fr/search?q=disco...hrome&ie=UTF-8
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Guys- The body shop says they will remove the headliner in order to remove the roof rack bars.
The previous owner fixed the headliner- but I am not sure if they touched the sunroofs. The sunroofs aren't leaking.
Is there anyway to know if the sunroof drain pipes were addressed? Should I just replace the drain pipes as preventative maintenance?
The previous owner fixed the headliner- but I am not sure if they touched the sunroofs. The sunroofs aren't leaking.
Is there anyway to know if the sunroof drain pipes were addressed? Should I just replace the drain pipes as preventative maintenance?
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Hi Aj6543, I tried to send you a PM but it wouldn't go through.
It sounds like you have it under control. If the headliner needs recovering or replacement it sounds like the ideal time. In all honesty I would replace the sunroof seals whilst they respray the D2 roof, there are 2# seals to each sunroof. One between the roof and sunroof frame and one between the glass and sunroof frame. Be sure to use some good quality marine grade silicon mastic on the seal to the D2 roof. Check the drain cups on all sunroofs as they harden and leak around the perimeter and the plastic to rubber hose spigots break off easily. Rough the surface of the drain cups and apply 2 pack epoxy across them totally. Replace the spigots where necessary and epoxy them in well. Good luck, hope it works well.
It sounds like you have it under control. If the headliner needs recovering or replacement it sounds like the ideal time. In all honesty I would replace the sunroof seals whilst they respray the D2 roof, there are 2# seals to each sunroof. One between the roof and sunroof frame and one between the glass and sunroof frame. Be sure to use some good quality marine grade silicon mastic on the seal to the D2 roof. Check the drain cups on all sunroofs as they harden and leak around the perimeter and the plastic to rubber hose spigots break off easily. Rough the surface of the drain cups and apply 2 pack epoxy across them totally. Replace the spigots where necessary and epoxy them in well. Good luck, hope it works well.
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