Does this look right to you?

[ChinaShop]

Hi all,

I’d really value your views here. We have recently had a poptop fitted and this rubber wind deflector strip looks like it’s been cut too short. I am being told that it’s the right rubber for our van (2018 T6) and “they” don’t do them in any other length.

The adhesive/sealant it’s been attached with looks like it was finished by a 5 year old and the installer has already agreed that they will re-do this next Friday but my concerns are:

• It looks a bit sh1t.
• Surely they cut this strip to length for each job from a roll and they’ve simply cut this one too short?
• Does that gap risk water ingress under the poptop roof?
• Am I being fobbed off by the installer?

I won’t mention the firm unless they don’t rectify it if that’s what the poll results say they SHOULD do.

 

[Bargy62]

@ChinaShop What make of roof is it?

 

[ChinaShop]

@ChinaShop What make of roof is it?

Genuine question… What difference does it make Bargy? I’m trying not to embarrass anyone until I know whether it’s going to be “put right” first…

 

[Wanderlust]

I have that to but mine is stuck on the windscreen (lower), I had my windscreen replaced a few months ago and learned it was very good at reflecting the wind from going under the pop top, so got it back on as soon as I could

 

[mvw]

Looks the same as mine, not saying mine is correct though . I have a Skyline roof and not had any problems. Mine does look to be cut a bit better I guess

 

[T6 Syd]

Is it the same both sides? It looks like it is leaving the roof rain gutters clear. I guess you might not want to block those completely. If they are not sealed by the canvas or the seal on the rear edge of the pop top then air should flow through rather than trying to lift the pop top.

 

[airhoguk]

Most fitters seal only goes as far as your one I’m afraid to keep the drainage channel clear. The only real alternative is a roof with a fibreglass spoiler at the front which is specific to a few roof designs either as part of the roof or a separate unit

 

[mvw]

Yes, same on both sides and you're correct, it stops at the rain gutter. The gutter is free at the rear too, so I guess the air just flows out the back. I certainly haven't had any problems of the roof trying to open. Unless you count the day I bought it and drove it home without securing the straps, even then it only opened at around 50 mph lol

 

[Bargy62]

Genuine question… What difference does it make Bargy? I’m trying not to embarrass anyone until I know whether it’s going to be “put right” first…

I asked what make of roof it was NOT who installed it
ie if you said a Reimo roof I would compare it to mine

 

[ChinaShop]

I asked what make of roof it was NOT who installed it
ie if you said a Reimo roof I would compare it to mine

I know but it’s one and the same…. Supplier and installer

 

[ginkster]

That’s how mine is (Reimo) but with neater sealant. It does cause wind noise and I’ve put some foam in the gap which helps a lot. There is a thread in here with a few solutions to the wind noise.