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Places that install sunroofs.

Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Was thinking bout having a aftermarket sunroof installed on my car. Looking for a place in the Fredericksburg and or NOVA area. Anyone in these areas now any place that do great work. All replies appreciated.
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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Default Re: Places that install sunroofs.

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Don't do it. They leak, look like crap and they leak.
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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Default Re: Places that install sunroofs.

Yeah i know most do. I have seen some that don't though. Just curious. If i cant find a place i might take it to a honda dealer but ill pay like crazy for it i know.
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Alot of cars have a roof support that goes across right there. All that has to be cut through to clear a sunroof. Really, buy a car that came with one from the factory, aftermarket will never compare.
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That i didn't think about... If i took to honda would they just replace the whole roof with one that already has a sunroof in it????
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Im pretty sure its not a removable piece. If anything, maybe sell you a headliner for a car w/ sunroof. I helped a friend put one in a 91 EF sedan, had to hack through the roof support with a sawzall. cleaned up the edges, had the weatherstripping on it perfect. Shit still leaked.
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Default Re: Places that install sunroofs.

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Im pretty sure its not a removable piece. If anything, maybe sell you a headliner for a car w/ sunroof. I helped a friend put one in a 91 EF sedan, had to hack through the roof support with a sawzall. cleaned up the edges, had the weatherstripping on it perfect. Shit still leaked.
Damn that really sucks...
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Default Re: Places that install sunroofs.

Originally Posted by 02civicrider
That i didn't think about... If i took to honda would they just replace the whole roof with one that already has a sunroof in it????
No. The whole roof would have to be detached, and a different roof welded in. It's a lot more than a Honda dealer would do, that's a major piece of surgery. You'd be looking at a new roof, the sunroof parts, the install labor, and a paint job, none of which could actually be added to the price of the car when you sold it.

If you want a sunroof that bad, get a shell with a sunroof and swap all of your stuff over to that.
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