removal of rollbar for painting

[secuuda]

Hi ,

Is there anyone out there than can give me a step by step on the removel of roll bar on a 2007 Boxster. I am looking at removing the roll

in order to paint it the exterior color, as the car did not come with it painted.

Would this be a very tough thing to do or farely strait forward and simple.

I think it sets the car off perfectly and with all the options on this vehicle I have no Idea why the dealership did not add that option.

would appreciate a helping hand mybe even pictures if possible on how to.

regards

secuuda

[djantlive]

someone did it on a 986 with lots of pics. search this forum

[jvcuenca]

someone did it on a 986 with lots of pics. search this forum

I was thinking of doing the same thing but can't seem to find the forum...i already spent an hour looking for it online...all i got is a headache and squinky eyes :blink:

:help:

[White987S]

I do know the convertible top has to be partially removed too. I think the roll bar is bolted-in in about 4-5 places. I have seen estimates from quality paint shops that exceed $1,200 to do the job. The factory painted roll bar is about a $550 option.

[White987S]

someone did it on a 986 with lots of pics. search this forum

But I think they painted it in-place with lots of masking and plastic tarps.

[jvcuenca]

someone did it on a 986 with lots of pics. search this forum

But I think they painted it in-place with lots of masking and plastic tarps.

I know how to remove it..I just need to know what paint they used and how it was prepared prior to painting it..thanks

[White987S]

I know how to remove it..I just need to know what paint they used and how it was prepared prior to painting it..thanks

1) The surfaced needs to be slightly "etched" so you get good adhesion

2) Primer coat

3) 2-3 coats of quality paint

4) Clear coat

5) Let the paint really "cure" before you put the windstop back in, especially the plastic grill/vents.

[jvcuenca]

:thumbup: :thankyou:

I know how to remove it..I just need to know what paint they used and how it was prepared prior to painting it..thanks

1) The surfaced needs to be slightly "etched" so you get good adhesion

2) Primer coat

3) 2-3 coats of quality paint

4) Clear coat

5) Let the paint really "cure" before you put the windstop back in, especially the plastic grill/vents.

:thankyou: :thumbup: