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[bigrob]

Evening all.

I know it's been covered a few times, but i've got an issue with the roof on my clubman estate.


Around the whole roof, there are small holes, as well as 'gaps' in the rail.


I've included some photos.


I'm unsure as to how to go about repairing it?

Is it best to find a new roof skin? Or cut out each individual hole and replace as necessary? Or something completely different



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[Daz1968]

It’s not too difficult if you form patches, I repaired this

 

9E1BB872-9E6D-48FF-9870-1F175191CA20 by darren carr, on Flickr

 

CECBA862-6979-47E9-9B2F-EC2C47D363B1 by darren carr, on Flickr

[Tupers]

You can buy a new roof skin but they’re best part of £500 or you might be able to find a second hand one but there aren’t too many people cutting up vans/estates.

Personally I’d just make new sections from scratch and use a piece of round bar to form the gutters around.

[bigrob]

It’s not too difficult if you form patches, I repaired this

9E1BB872-9E6D-48FF-9870-1F175191CA20 by darren carr, on Flickr


CECBA862-6979-47E9-9B2F-EC2C47D363B1 by darren carr, on Flickr

Certainly looks the way to go. The centre section of the roof is absolutely fine, it's just these edges.

[bigrob]

You can buy a new roof skin but they’re best part of £500 or you might be able to find a second hand one but there aren’t too many people cutting up vans/estates.

Personally I’d just make new sections from scratch and use a piece of round bar to form the gutters around.

Yeah I'd be hard pressed to find a used roof in better condition.

I did look at the fibreglass roof panels, but these are smooth and obviously need bonding.

I'll do as you mentioned I think.