R3 Headliner Sunroof Aperture Plastic Trim Problem

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Topcat Tomcat
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Re: R3 Headliner Sunroof Aperture Plastic Trim Problem

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Does anyone have any ideas how the solve this problem?

It's getting to the point where I might have to live with it and hope it doesn't cause any problems, such as wind noise.

As always, thanks in advance.
Topcat Tomcat (aka Conductorwomble)

1990 216 GSi Auto 5 Door
1995 214 Si 3 Door - White Gold
1998 VVC Coupe - Tahiti Blue/Red Piccadilly & Leather
2001 1.8 Connie 45 4 Door - Wedgewood Blue
2004 75 CDTi Connie - Firefrost
Topcat Tomcat
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Re: R3 Headliner Sunroof Aperture Plastic Trim Problem

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One last bump before I give up..........and torch it to collect the insurance payout! :D
Topcat Tomcat (aka Conductorwomble)

1990 216 GSi Auto 5 Door
1995 214 Si 3 Door - White Gold
1998 VVC Coupe - Tahiti Blue/Red Piccadilly & Leather
2001 1.8 Connie 45 4 Door - Wedgewood Blue
2004 75 CDTi Connie - Firefrost
Topcat Tomcat
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Re: R3 Headliner Sunroof Aperture Plastic Trim Problem

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All sorted. It would appear that I'm stronger than I realised, and I was clearly over enthusiastic when scraping the sticky gunge off. A bit of careful pressure along the outer edges appears to have done the trick.

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The moral of the story? Don't apply too much pressure when cleaning the sunroof shade!

Hopefully, I should be able to take it to one or two shows next year......unless I choose the 45 Connie or 620ti before I sell them.
Topcat Tomcat (aka Conductorwomble)

1990 216 GSi Auto 5 Door
1995 214 Si 3 Door - White Gold
1998 VVC Coupe - Tahiti Blue/Red Piccadilly & Leather
2001 1.8 Connie 45 4 Door - Wedgewood Blue
2004 75 CDTi Connie - Firefrost
StubbornPatriot
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Re: R3 Headliner Sunroof Aperture Plastic Trim Problem

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Your persistence is to be admired. Glad you've got it sorted and thanks for posting the solution. Looks great, by the way.
1989 216GSI + 1990 216GSI + 1997 416 Tourer + ? + Triumph T160V
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