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06-15-2005, 03:41 AM
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sunroof rail is rusting pretty badly
i'm assuming i should use some sort of rust-proofing agent...any suggestions? also, how far should i sand it down before spraying?
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06-15-2005, 07:43 AM
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What do you mean by "sunroof rail"? In my mind , that could be the chrome retainer on each side or the wind deflector.
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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)
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06-15-2005, 08:37 PM
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Sorry, I've still got a mental block. I don't associate anything chome with the drains.
The only bits that are chrome that I can think of are the slide mechanism that the sunroof slides on (I think they're stainless) and the retainer that srews down over them with a number of phillips head screws that keep the sunroof from blowing out. I suppose you can try painting the retaining rails, but most likely paint won't stick without some heavy sanding and etching. Why not get some from a junkyard?
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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)
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06-15-2005, 11:03 PM
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fix rust
go to www.therustdoctor.com excellent for anything
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06-15-2005, 11:06 PM
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There is always the Getto ....or Trailerpark repair....leave it closed and caulk it solid with roofing cement....
 Just kidding.
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