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MarcusM

Member Since: 29 Jan 2020
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 101

Roof repairs

Hi all - the previous owner had wrapped the roof on my defender black and I’ve taken it all off today- it’s kept the paintwork looking good however I’ve found these holes...

They seem to have a soft black filler in them but as I’m considering respraying the roof is like the surface to be smooth.

What’s the best way to sort these to give the roof a good finish? I have some Quiksteel but not sure if that would be good enough to cover them and finish off?

Any help much appreciated!
Marcus

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Click image to enlarge Keswick green 2007 Defender 90 TD5

7th May 2020 3:18pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16901

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

How big are the holes? It isn't very clear from the pictures.

The easiest way would be to put a sealed rivet in each hole (if the holes are small) or something like a roofing bolt if they are bogger, with sealant, then paint over them. The heads would be visible, but I would think not very conspicuous.

If you want a near-invisible repair, you'll have to feather the holes, bond a backing panel to the inside, then fill, sand and paint. There was a recent thread discussing options for filling rivet holes from chequer plate on a bonnet on the forum, when similar techniques were discussed.

7th May 2020 3:40pm

MarcusM

Member Since: 29 Jan 2020
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 101

Hi Blackwolf- thanks so much for your reply- sounds like I may have to put a backing plate on as I think they are quite large. Never used rivets as yet as I’m new but seems like it’s something I need to get my head around.

Have attached some more photos with a pen for scale!

Will also look up that other thread- thanks for your help

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7th May 2020 6:41pm

gcc130

Member Since: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 687

Looks like there was a beacon mounted on the roof.

7th May 2020 7:06pm

MarcusM

Member Since: 29 Jan 2020
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 101

hi did think that GCC - no idea on its previous life- to be honest since removing the black wrap I’m quite liking the white roof!

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7th May 2020 7:11pm

Chugga90

Member Since: 07 Sep 2014
Location: Bucks
Posts: 195

Would fitting one of those self watering features - a sunroof, be a solution, one hole instead of six?
Just an idea.

7th May 2020 7:41pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3618

Have done similar recently, albeit not on the roof. It’s not as hard as I thought. Topic here:

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72208.html

8th May 2020 12:31pm

MarcusM

Member Since: 29 Jan 2020
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 101

Chugga - not a bad idea - you’ve got me looking now!

Thanks for this Co1 will take a look

Keswick green 2007 Defender 90 TD5

8th May 2020 9:17pm

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