Carbon Parts coming off due to heat!

[$w!ft]

I guess this London heat does have its disadvantages; first a piece of my roof liner came off and now I see that the carbon parts added to the interior of the car have started to warp! :bigcry: See pictures below.

I'm not sure if there is an easy fix to this other than buying a new set...Perhaps a heat gun and some bonding glue? Suggestions?

Mark are you able to give me a hand?

[0836whimper]

I had the roof liner side felt strips start to come off this eve...bizarre. Glued them back on and looked a bit of a weirdo for a bit trying to hold them in position whilst the glue set...

[cslsuperfan]

I guess this London heat does have its disadvantages; first a piece of my roof liner came off and now I see that the carbon parts added to the interior of the car have started to warp! :bigcry: See pictures below.

I'm not sure if there is an easy fix to this other than buying a new set...Perhaps a heat gun and some bonding glue? Suggestions?

Mark are you able to give me a hand?

My pax dash insert did the same...Mark to the rescue!
Sent to Scotland and back inside the week.....not sure of the method but finish was as new.:-D

[Mark CSL]

If you got them from me post them back and i shall sort them.

It looks like the carbon has not bonded properly it will need removed and done again.

[$w!ft]

Thanks guys.

Mark ill send you a PM.

[Mark CSL]

I would like to ADD this is not one of my sets

Pm sent

[deanobeano]

I had the roof liner side felt strips start to come off this eve...bizarre. Glued them back on and looked a bit of a weirdo for a bit trying to hold them in position whilst the glue set...

I chickened out and sent the car to local stealer to have mine done. Collecting it today and will be checking the roof with a magnifying glass for glue marks!

[deanobeano]

Just collected mine - all washed and waxed!

£180 incl VAT. :moan:

Apparently they used the glue that they stick the sump on Mini's for the purpose - so should be strong enough for two roof trims!

[0836whimper]

Talking of cleans...Elms Bedford did a full clean of the beast under the bonnet when I had my car in for the subframe. Looks like new :notworthy: , don't want to drive it now (do really...)

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/0836whimper/null_zpsca04d7bf.jpg

[mick csl]

I paid (234 euro - £200) for a new one at the dealer.

Attached is a picture of my roof liner issue.

So you're saying you paid £180 to have this glued back ?!?!?

[$w!ft]

I paid (234 euro - £200) for a new one at the dealer.

Wow what a rip-off....

[mick csl]

First i glue it back, But after a few days the glue let loosen.
(price is for the complete edge protection, I think the price is ok)

Wow what a rip-off....

[deanobeano]

£180 was IMHO a tad pricey. But there was a lot of flex in the rails, enough to lift 40cm of gaffer tape.
The glue I'd previously tried lifted and they quoted me £600 fior two new rails,including paint.
My liftt was quite noticeable

[Mark CSL]

The clips are bonded on when the roof is installed with resin

You can get the wurth sealer they use for the sump gaskets to stick the trims back down.

Easy job :thumbs:

[GregorJP]

Attached is a picture of my roof liner issue.

So you're saying you paid £180 to have this glued back ?!?!?

I've had 3 E46 M3s (one of them my current CSL) and all 3 of them have had this problem with the window seals. Elms glued them once for a very cheap price (just £50 labour, I think) but ultimately they came loose again. The fix I used is to buy some strong rubber bonding glue and some small fixing clamps, glue them up, clamp them and leave them overnight. Never came loose again.

[$w!ft]

I've had 3 E46 M3s (one of them my current CSL) and all 3 of them have had this problem with the window seals. Elms glued them once for a very cheap price (just £50 labour, I think) but ultimately they came loose again. The fix I used is to buy some strong rubber bonding glue and some small fixing clamps, glue them up, clamp them and leave them overnight. Never came loose again.

Thanks ill give it a go! :thumbs:

Deano, I was talking about something else, see above!

[digi]

I used some similar epoxy. Fixed after 2 attempts. With regards to the side trim, used that window sealant stuff. Need to have some scotch tape to hold it in place for a few days. Was driving around like a zebra :-D