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Old 12 March 2013, 10:58 AM
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How easy is it to remove a stuck on roof vent?

Going to see a car with one on, and I personally don't like them so it will be coming off - just wondered how difficult it may be and what damage could result?

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Old 12 March 2013, 11:03 AM
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I would guess the roofs going to need a full respray.
Old 12 March 2013, 12:27 PM
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It depend what it is stuck on with, a good body shop may be and to remove it.
Old 12 March 2013, 03:42 PM
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About 140 on a motorway may remove it!
Old 12 March 2013, 04:03 PM
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Id be asking what elses has he bodged on the car if he thinks a roof turd is a good mod.
Has it got a wrc sticker kit with his last name on the rear window??
Old 12 March 2013, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
Id be asking what elses has he bodged on the car if he thinks a roof turd is a good mod.
Has it got a wrc sticker kit with his last name on the rear window??
Thought you'd be all over this thread like a rash!
Old 12 March 2013, 04:58 PM
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TBH if they've stuck a fake nasty roof vent on I'd probably steer well clear of the rest of the car too. God knows what else they have done (properly or not)
Old 12 March 2013, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
Thought you'd be all over this thread like a rash!
It is my favourite subject
Old 12 March 2013, 08:31 PM
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Just be mindfull that a mate bought a blobeye with a large roof vent and it was bolted down! (When removed we were left with a 5p size bolt hole)
Old 13 March 2013, 12:12 AM
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Use a high strength fishing line like a cheese wire to basically cut it off. Then carefully remove the sealant.
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