sunroof sizes

1. madmicky1982 Newbie Joined: Aug 2015 essex Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #1 10th August 2015, 12:55

   hi guys
   dont know if this has already been answered, but i have looked but cant find the answer.
   i want to remove the sunroof on my vts and blank it with ally plate.
   need to know if i can do this so i have a smooth finish as i want to carbon wrap the roof after and i dont want no bumps etc from rivets/bolts.
   also does anyone know the exact size of the hole???
   im quite new to saxos and bought it as a project so any info will help.
2. simonsaunders L-plater Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 80

   #2 10th August 2015, 14:07

   Good luck filling it smooth enough for a wrap.
   
   You can replace the entire roof skin with a non-sunroof version or live with something that looks a bit patched up, such as a riveted on panel.
   
   Been meaning to plate mine for ages, but never got round to it.
3. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #3 10th August 2015, 17:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by madmicky1982 hi guys dont know if this has already been answered, but i have looked but cant find the answer. i want to remove the sunroof on my vts and blank it with ally plate. need to know if i can do this so i have a smooth finish as i want to carbon wrap the roof after and i dont want no bumps etc from rivets/bolts. also does anyone know the exact size of the hole??? im quite new to saxos and bought it as a project so any info will help.

   Nope can't remember the size but:
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by simonsaunders Good luck filling it smooth enough for a wrap. You can replace the entire roof skin with a non-sunroof version or live with something that looks a bit patched up, such as a riveted on panel. Been meaning to plate mine for ages, but never got round to it.

   What you do, is measure the hole, cut the metal to shape.
   
   You then cut a rectangular ring to "cover" the slot.
   
   using a strong resin, glue it in place. Once it's set you fill and sand smooth the top. then you can wrap it. You can wrap over filler if it's smooth and primed
4. madmicky1982 Newbie Joined: Aug 2015 essex Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #4 11th August 2015, 10:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by simonsaunders Good luck filling it smooth enough for a wrap. You can replace the entire roof skin with a non-sunroof version or live with something that looks a bit patched up, such as a riveted on panel. Been meaning to plate mine for ages, but never got round to it.

   not paying out the money on a roof skin due to only paying £350 for the car.
5. madmicky1982 Newbie Joined: Aug 2015 essex Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #5 11th August 2015, 10:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MartinObviously Nope can't remember the size but: What you do, is measure the hole, cut the metal to shape. You then cut a rectangular ring to "cover" the slot. using a strong resin, glue it in place. Once it's set you fill and sand smooth the top. then you can wrap it. You can wrap over filler if it's smooth and primed

   if i remove the glass and leave the gubbings in it, can i just plate over that if the sheet is thick enough? im not worried about the weight as im only using it for all show no go. had too many speeding tickets
6. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #6 11th August 2015, 20:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by madmicky1982 if i remove the glass and leave the gubbings in it, can i just plate over that if the sheet is thick enough? im not worried about the weight as im only using it for all show no go. had too many speeding tickets

   What do you mean? Replacing the glass with a fixed piece of metal? You'd be as well bonding the glass in and making it permanent.
   
   Or do you mean removing the surround as well as the glass? I don't think it would sit flat. Worth a look.
7. madmicky1982 Newbie Joined: Aug 2015 essex Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #7 12th August 2015, 11:14

   by removing the glass and rubber surround i think i may be able to get this flush with the roof. i will have to check and see as suggested.
   once i have done it i will post pics of the finish product.
   on a separate note, does anyone know where i can get a new carpet???
8. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #8 15th August 2015, 10:04

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by madmicky1982 by removing the glass and rubber surround i think i may be able to get this flush with the roof. i will have to check and see as suggested. once i have done it i will post pics of the finish product. on a separate note, does anyone know where i can get a new carpet???

   I don't think you can buy carpets new anymore.
   
   However, you could just buy carpet material off ebay and make your own. Saxo is a nice easy floor pan to carpet too.
9. madmicky1982 Newbie Joined: Aug 2015 essex Posts: 8 saxo vts

   #9 2nd September 2015, 18:28

   Thanks for the help. Decided to leave the carpet. Still in process of doing the roof but ain't had time. Will add pics when done