Fitting Hardtop trim

[stustag]

Hi All

I hope to be able to fit the lower trim to my Hardtop next weekend but want to know which is the best way to fit it.

Do I

1. Fit clips then slide on the trim?
2. Fit clips to trim then pop rivet on at a time?
3. Do I need to use and DumDum or similar to seal the clips or trim?
4. On the leading edge should the black plastic clips have sealant on them before pop riveting?

[DJT]

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Hi Stuart,

When I did mine I dipped each pop rivet in sealant before fastening the clips to the shell. The lower strips slide upwards onto the clips then snap over the top of them.

What I did was to fill all the strip cavities with petroleum jelly before fitting, then sealed the gaps top and bottom with marine-grade sealant to prevent any moisture getting in.

Dave.