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[boyle_46]

Dads just off the phone saying hes picked me up a set of rain gutter trims , i was wondering what the best way is to removing them and what i should use to hold the new ones on as my ones are nasty looking . :thumb:

[NovaLad]

Rip the old ones off and bond the new ones on.

That's what i would do.

[vaughanmc]

Aye lad rip the old ones off and maybe run some Tigerseal along and stick the new ones on :)

[boyle_46]

tigerseal is that just like no more nails , thing is i wouldnt want it oozeing out from when i slip the new ones on .

[Lynsey]

If you find something which works well, let me know. Mine are ok but kinda peeling off at the back lol

[vaughanmc]

Some paint thinners / turps should take it off

I had some on the side of my car from the sideskirt fitment, polished out no problem :)

[Jack]

TIgerseal is very very strong. Just use a small amount, and either use masking tape or some clamps to hold the trims on whilst it dries - allow about 24 hours to dry completely.

[ade]

tbh the new gutter trims will actually slot into place quite comfortably and shouldnt need holding down. When using Tiger seal just spread a little along the gutter top then with your finger gently smooth it along the outer edge - that way you wont get a build up and theres emough adhesion to hold the gutter in place.

Make sure you get the right gutter! Theres a coupld of different sets (5 door/saloon are longer than 3 door)

[NovaGuy1400SRi]

originally the gutter trims were just held on with mastic, and if you need them off, they come off easy enough, once they're on with tigerseal, they wont come off anywhere near as easy lol

[twistysnovagte]

can you still source these gutter trims from anywhere,or have they stopped making them,mine are cracked etc.???

[Dod]

As Ade said, there'll be enough Tar stuff on the new Gutters and the edge of the roof to stick them on anyway. Heat the ttar stuff as this thins it and makes it more sticky. Fit them and Jobs a goodun.

[NovaJackie]

Where did you get hold of the trims Nath? Anywhere local?

[Dod]

I think they're still available from Vauxhall arent they?

[boyle_46]

My dad got them in bangor scrap yard jackie , he said theres two novas up there but they are stripped , il ask him if theres any more on the other nova and il get him to get you them , he got them for nothing off the guy .

[amggsi]

Can only get the left hand side ones from Vauxhall now, but there is only 8 left, or so I was told a few weeks back there!! £23 a touch too!!!!

[NovaJackie]

That would be great mr, wouldn't fancy spending £23 on them! eek! :eek:

[Dod]

Mmmmm, these things are getting Uber Rare these days, might do no harm investing in them to be honest, as if thats the end of them then they cant be gotten anymore.

[Jack]

Make sure you get the right gutter! Theres a coupld of different sets (5 door/saloon are longer than 3 door)
Shorter :thumb:

TBH I'd be tempted to use new glue just to be on the safe side. The last thing you want is them to depart company with the car at speed - lets face it they'll need to withstand 100+mph winds.

Duick may be able to get some