Guest Bobster Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Hi Folks, The black roof trims on my wife's C3 1.4i SX 2003 keep lifting at the corners. You can click them back but they just lift again after day or two. I have walked round a carpark and looked at other C3s and noted that this seems quite common; it's a little annoying and creates wind noise. Any suggestions please? Otherwise we are both delighted with the car. Best wishes, Bob H.C5 2.2 HDi & C3 1.4i SX. Quote
paul.h Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Seems to be the warm weather that makes them worse, black plastic expanding slightly. I have used a sealant as a glue before to stick one end down that was particularly bad. Quote
Guest Bobster Posted August 19, 2010 Posted August 19, 2010 Hi Paul, I did try one of the 'hard as nails' products but the corner lifted after a couple of weeks. Last night I gently lifted each corner and 'crimped' the gripping edges a little with pliers (take care as one slightly cracked); they do seem tighter so will see how they go. Best wishes. Bob H. Quote
vectratot Posted December 10, 2010 Posted December 10, 2010 I`might be late in replying to the thread but it may help others I had the same problem with my wifes C3. Took off the strips, cleaned the muck from strips and roof, applied silicone sealant 6 inches to each end of the strips replaced and put masking tape to each end to hold in place over night. Still OK 12 months later. Quote
Guest Igloo Vindaloo Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 Yes - don't ignore it - or like mine it will fly off when accelerating onto the motorway.I wasn't going to go back and attempt recovery. So anyone know where I can pick up a replacement cheaply - or even what they are officially called? Cheers Quote
Brigus Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 Yes - don't ignore it - or like mine it will fly off when accelerating onto the motorway.I wasn't going to go back and attempt recovery. So anyone know where I can pick up a replacement cheaply - or even what they are officially called? Cheers They are called Roof Bar/Rail Blanking Plates. I'd have a look around the scrappies for a replacement. Quote
flitwick Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I had one vanish £27 at a citroen dealer :angry: not so cheap Quote
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