Guest jimmy b Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 hello..ive a bit of a problem of sorts..my zinc yellow mk 6 R386 YKM has finally been written off by lv last fri while on holiday in the lovely isle of wight..its a basic 1.6 calypso spec..nothing fancy but it has a newish power hood..with no rips/tears & is in great nick..however ive just replaced it with a black mk 6 1.8 ghia also a r reg...R273 YDX..but alough the exterior paint is better ie not faded the roof is in need of some tlc..theres no tears/rips& is working & quiet but after cleaning with turtlewax hood kit 4 times.!!!!.its still faded in places & still has a slight green tint where the car was parked under trees etc in the middle section..ive ordered some renovo black hood dye..& im hoping this brings it back to life..as its a little tatty..if this dosnt work..how hard is it to remove both the hoods & swap them over before the salvage co take it away..ive already bought a newer set of 15" gti alloys for it & time allowing il get them on ..but could anyone in essex kent pop over to harlow essex & do it for me..il gladly pay for time & fuel etc..is there any step by step guides within the club?? if so how long for both hoods..any problems i may face..or is there any companys in essex kent who could quote to do the work..??cheers jim.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 it quite an easy job and can be done in around an hour but will need 2 of you if i had the time i'd come help you but i'm just 2 busy for the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted June 12, 2013 Admin Share Posted June 12, 2013 heres a step by step guide with pics http://www.escortcabrioletclub.co.uk/forums/index.php?/tutorials/article/31-mk5-mk6-roof-change-walkthrough-part-1/ never changed a mk5 or 6 roof ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 There is a guide on mk6 in the tutorials section that should help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted June 13, 2013 Admin Share Posted June 13, 2013 There is a guide on mk6 in the tutorials section that should help nice one gingerman ... part 2 can be found under roof cleaning tips in tutorials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I would do a link but god knows how to on my phone lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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