Carbon Fiber Roof - outer panel popped out?

[Voodi]

Hey Guys,

Came back to my parked car with the outer panel popped out a bit. I can snap it back in but it's loose and easily pops back out.

Is there an adhesive out there I can apply? What do you guys think?

[Wei718]

Same thing happened to mines when I took delivery. It seems like that piece is held on by double side tape and it wasn't compressed when it was built.

Make sure that area is dry and place a microfiber towel over it and compress it. Worked for me.

[Voodi]

Originally Posted by Wei718

Same thing happened to mines when I took delivery. It seems like that piece is held on by double side tape and it wasn't compressed when it was built.

Make sure that area is dry and place a microfiber towel over it and compress it. Worked for me.

Thanks will try compressing it harder. I also found this "adhesive" via realoem that looks interesting. No idea if it's applicable...

Part # 83190417144

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...=41&fg=30&hl=3

[Wei718]

Originally Posted by Voodi

Thanks will try compressing it harder. I also found this "adhesive" via realoem that looks interesting. No idea if it's applicable...

Part # 83190417144

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...=41&fg=30&hl=3

If that doesn't work just stick a piece of 3M double side tape or take it back to your dealer.

[NorCal f80]

Happened to me when I got my car back from 1200 mile service. Actually noticed it when I was talking to the Service Manager after we pulled my car out. I'm assuming it was from the car wash and it popped up. I just popped it back in. Hasn't popped out yet but then again I haven't washed the car since.

[Detailers Domain]

I would bring it back to the dealer and let them fix it under warranty.

[F80AYM3]

Take it back to BMW as soon possible. I seen this to a Corvette.

[w00tw00t]

Agreed on taking it back and having it fixed properly under warranty.

[Time]

Take it to the dealer so it's on file as faulty. That way if it pops out and you lose it you can have the dealer pay for a new one.

[Merli]

Agreed on taking it back to the dealer.

Any stuff like this should be logged under your warranty history, so that if it happens after again after your warranty expires, you can still usually claim additional repairs on previously faulty issues.

[NorCal f80]

Come to think of it mine was on the same side.

[robertg]

Mine did this after getting my roof wrapped with SunTek.

To remedy this:

1. Clean the area with a good adhesive remover. Both on the underside of the clip and the top of the roof with the clip makes contact.

2. Get 3M tape. Its $5 at Walmart.

3. Get 3M Ahesive Promotor.

4. Put a little of the promoter on the underside of the clip and on the top of the roof where the clip makes contact. Use a clean rag or towel.

5. Cut a piece of the 3m tape the length of the underside of the clip.

6. Remove the backing of the tape and place the tape on the indentation on the roof where the clip makes contact.

7. Remove the other side backing and press the rail back into place.

8. Let the tape setup for a few hours before washing or getting the top of the car wet.

[ES_TRADER]

So I notice this trim lifting off. How is it held on by glue?

Can fix this without wasting a trip to the dealer?

Anyone else see this issue?

[AustinY 2208]

Just push back in, that's the same issue in my car and nothing we can do.

[NorCal f80]

Yup. There is another thread on this. Mine came out after picking car up from 1200 mile service. I'm sure it was from the car wash. I just pushed it back in.

[ES_TRADER]

Originally Posted by AustinY 2208

Just push back in, that's the same issue in my car and nothing we can do.

It won't go back in. Just pops right back up. So I was thinking its glue or tape or something

[NorCal f80]

Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

It won't go back in. Just pops right back up. So I was thinking its glue or tape or something

Here you go post number 3 http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1080360

[Voodi]

Originally Posted by 0-100 ninja real quick

Here you go post number 3 http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1080360

Yup, OP here...I just pushed it back in and hasn't popped up since. Give it a shot - some 3m tape if necessary.

[AustinY 2208]

I don't know what they use, but when my roof trim came off I just push them back in. There's another thread regarding about this problem too. Sorry

[skate0518]

Needs to replace the tabs ~ I replaced it on my e92 when PDI the car at service. Should only take 5 mins & under warranty !

[eocrm3]

This was a chronic issue with my e92 m3 that had a CF Roof. While under warranty I took it to dealer about 5-6 times for the issue. The first few times they would just apply new double sided tape, which would hold for a few weeks, and then it would pop up once again.

They then finally replaced the tabs that the trim uses to clip onto car. This worked for a while, but then it popped off again. See, the issue is that the tabs that the trim uses to clip onto car is not located right up to the very end of the trim piece. So with time that piece ends up just popping up as nothing is really holding it down against the car. I gave up on taking to the dealer as their only remedy was to keep re-applying double sided tape. I ended up just swapping out with 3m tape every few months to address the issue.

Kind of a bummer as I thought this issue would’ve been worked out after the e92.

[Time Lord]

Just happened to my 18