Anybody Removed their Roof Rack for Looks ??
09-03-2012, 10:26 AM
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Anybody Removed their Roof Rack for Looks ??
Trying to figure out whether it is reasonable to remove the roof rack.
Has anybody else had reason to do this and if so what did you do about the roof fastners/nuts that hold it on.
In the Olden days of Leaded Hoods and Frenched Headlights they would just cut out the nut, braze the hole shut, and Lead it. Then repaint.
Sure glad we aren't still at that level.
SF
Has anybody else had reason to do this and if so what did you do about the roof fastners/nuts that hold it on.
In the Olden days of Leaded Hoods and Frenched Headlights they would just cut out the nut, braze the hole shut, and Lead it. Then repaint.
Sure glad we aren't still at that level.
SF
09-03-2012, 12:12 PM
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09-03-2012, 12:15 PM
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If I can figure a good way to remove them and leave the top professional looking I will have a near new set to sell. Just sayin
09-03-2012, 12:28 PM
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I unbolted one end of mine just to see how it's done. The only tricky part is prying the end caps off. But man does dirt settle under the plastic footings.
My 2011 2LT has the chrome appearance package, which I'm going to undo to body color. I'm less fond of the work required to remove the mounting holes than the concept of roof racks, so I'll be swapping on a black pair.
My 2011 2LT has the chrome appearance package, which I'm going to undo to body color. I'm less fond of the work required to remove the mounting holes than the concept of roof racks, so I'll be swapping on a black pair.
09-03-2012, 05:22 PM
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Many cobalt owners have gotten rid of trunk spoilers, Ive seen good and bad jobs done. Proper way is of course welding and repainting. Using filler can look ok too if done properly by an experienced body man, but still needs repainting. Ive also seen plastic plugs and duct tape, but please dont go there...
09-03-2012, 07:59 PM
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Many cobalt owners have gotten rid of trunk spoilers, Ive seen good and bad jobs done. Proper way is of course welding and repainting. Using filler can look ok too if done properly by an experienced body man, but still needs repainting. Ive also seen plastic plugs and duct tape, but please dont go there...
09-03-2012, 08:07 PM
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Did you imbed them in place with a sealant/adhesive or ??
Look pretty good to me from a distance.
Would it be possible to take a couple close ups and post them ??
Comming from a Marine Business enviroment, I have done hundreds of small custom jobs to make thing look and work the way they should.
SF