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Yep, thats me that wrote that (my site). When I wrote that I didnt have the info on when the problem was resolved and it was only starting to appear on some FTO's. 10 years later there are a lot more with the issue. Basically, the glue holds moisture and the roof rusts from the inside out. Remove the glue and prime to be safe. Ive done that with my son's version R as well just to be safe.
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    Technikhaus wrote:If the rust hasn't started, then it's easy, just remove the glue
    Once you remove the roof lining, would you be able to get your hand & tools in to remove ALL the glue?
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    if you've got no sunroof, then yes you should be able to do it with the roof lining removed.
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    Mine is an 06/97 and has rust... :(
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    Vectose wrote:Mine is an 06/97 and has rust... :(
    Yours is weird rust though.. not like any pre-facelift rust I've seen on any other car..
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    Technikhaus wrote:if you've got no sunroof, then yes you should be able to do it with the roof lining removed.
    cool thanks for that. Can't wait to see the car in person.
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    Yep, remove glue with a coat hanger and paint scraper
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      dstocks wrote:Yep, remove glue with a coat hanger and paint scraper
      I think it will be the first thing I do when the car arrives.
      So after removing the existing glue do I need to replace it with other glue?
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      Nope, doesnt need it. Just apply rust converter and a spray primer (can is fine)
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