Carbon Parts coming off due to heat!

**$w!ft** · 07-08-2013, 08:23 PM

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!

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 · 07-08-2013, 10:47 PM

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...

deanobeano · 08-08-2013, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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...

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 · 08-08-2013, 12:47 PM

Just collected mine - all washed and waxed!

£180 incl VAT.

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 · 08-08-2013, 01:41 PM

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

, don't want to drive it now (do really...)

mick csl · 09-08-2013, 06:55 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by $w!ft

Attached is a picture of my roof liner issue.

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

GregorJP · 11-08-2013, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $w!ft

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.

cslsuperfan · 07-08-2013, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $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!

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.

**Mark CSL** · 07-08-2013, 11:42 PM

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** · 08-08-2013, 02:21 AM

Thanks guys.

Mark ill send you a PM.

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07-08-2013, 10:47 PM	#2
0836whimper S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nottingham Posts: 516 Casino cash: $7379	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...

08-08-2013, 12:47 PM	#4
deanobeano S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 310 Casino cash: $3117	Just collected mine - all washed and waxed! £180 incl VAT. 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!

08-08-2013, 01:41 PM	#5
0836whimper S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nottingham Posts: 516 Casino cash: $7379	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 , don't want to drive it now (do really...)