Plating the sunroof.

1. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #1 3rd December 2007, 18:28

   How difficult is this?
   
   from this thread.. dont sound to hard tbh.
   http://www.frenchsportsclub.com/foru...0&#entry195578
   
   The sunroof of the 205 is leaking... so im wanting it gone.
2. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #2 3rd December 2007, 19:55

   Anyone?
3. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #3 4th December 2007, 20:47

   Bumpty
4. Wayne Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo

   #4 4th December 2007, 20:50

   won't let me view the guide in the link on the forum.
5. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #5 4th December 2007, 20:56

   when you take out your sunroof, the bit that bolts to the roof skin can be used as a template - take it to a sheet metal place and they will cut you a piece the right size. The best bit is that they can put the holes in the right places so you dont have to drill new ones smile.gif
   
   
6. Wayne Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo

   #6 4th December 2007, 20:59

   doesn't sound to hard to do.
7. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

   #7 4th December 2007, 21:01

   i think you just answered the question yourself mate lol. if they will cut it to size and put all the holes in the right places then should be really easy as they done all the hard work you just gotta fit it lol.
8. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

   #8 4th December 2007, 21:07

   tbh, that looks abit gash!!
   
   i'm planning on making an exact copy of the sunroof in perspex (a touch bigger so its a real tight fit), then some stepped tags will be needed to hold the panel tightly down on the silicon bead, but also to stop the roof being sucked out due to pressure difference from the inside to outside of the car, as if it's on just a silicon bead the pressure force could pullit out.
9. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

   #9 4th December 2007, 21:13

   i say weld a plate in and smooth the entire lot
10. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

    #10 4th December 2007, 21:16

    this is my idea (sorry for shit diagram)
    
    
11. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

    #11 4th December 2007, 21:20

    sounds good jeeves
12. stevenet15 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 aylesbury buckinghamshire Posts: 4822 Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo

    #12 4th December 2007, 21:22

    or you could jsut do what alot of people have done and buy a non sunroof model roof skin and have it fitted and sprayed then there is no sunroof
13. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

    #13 4th December 2007, 21:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevenet15 or you could jsut do what alot of people have done and buy a non sunroof model roof skin and have it fitted and sprayed then there is no sunroof

    yes true, but that = lots of money, my method is 100% cost free for me, and of minimal cost to most.
    
    cost of perspex, a few bolts and nuts and some little metal strap like things.
    
    once my head liner is out and i have it ready to fit i will get some pics up, but at the moment things are on hold as dash and cage are being sorted first.
14. teebag Established Member Joined: May 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 1245 1997 R Reg MK1 VT1.0 saxo

    #14 4th December 2007, 21:26

    ill stic to my non sunroof model
15. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

    #15 4th December 2007, 23:22

    Duno... i don't think it looks to bad really.
    
    plus. its a go'er not a shower
    
    Not sure just need to stop it from leaking somehow lol!
16. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

    #16 4th December 2007, 23:27

    perspex = lighter than a big ally sheet rivoted to the roof
17. davevts Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 w-s-m Posts: 686 vts

    #17 4th December 2007, 23:56

    dynofiend used silicon and perspex to fill his sunroof.
    
    had no problems with pressure jeeves, just make sure its a good sealant.
18. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #18 5th December 2007, 00:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by teebag ill stic to my non sunroof model

    Think ill join you on that
19. Mieran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719

    #19 5th December 2007, 01:06

    The previous owner of my Saxo took the sunroof off, welded a metal sheet on and painted it matt black
    
    It looks very nice and unique
20. jeeves_101 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Weston-S-Mare Posts: 3713 Racing Bronze Mazda MX-5

    #20 5th December 2007, 08:54

    cheers davevts, will make sure i use a good sealant and stuff, and make sure its in nice and tight.
21. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #21 5th December 2007, 09:05

    that pic looks sh*t mate, PM C8James, he was telling me how to do it at our last meet