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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 09:39 AM
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Default Drip rail

By drip rail I mean the chrome piece that goes above the doors on the edge of the roof. I am specifically talking about the rubber/plastic piece that goes inside that chrome strip. This rubber/plastic piece is what actually slides inside a channel on the chrome and snaps to the car to keep the chrome in place.

Here is my issue:

The rubber/plastic has dry rotted and pieces of it have somehow broken out and disappeared over time. The problem is that the drip rail drips! I can't find anywhere to buy a new rubber/plastic piece. If I had a new rubber/plastic piece, I would slide it into the chrome piece and pop it back onto the car. No rust issues, just dry rot and brittle plastic.

Does anyone have any advice? Thank you.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 07:35 PM
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Body shop, check with a body shop. Most are pretty friendly about doling out advice and while your there, I'd ask for a quote to put it in, just to see if you think its worth the money. You could check with a glass company also, they tend to be higher priced, but if they have and you need it, welllll.....

Ok, went to my local dealers site, they upgraded it and I found this...
Its listed as part of the roof...

Moulding-drip
1st listing...
Price : $72.75
Brand : Jaguar
Part Number : FXF1312AD
Part Description :
Part Location : 2

2nd listing...
Moulding-drip
Price : $76.00
Brand : Jaguar
Part Number : FXF1313AD
Part Description :
Part Location : 2


 

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