bpaulus

Last week there was a hail storm that ran through my town, there are a few areas that have some hail damage. Considering the quarter size hail i feel the E55 held it's own. There was one flap that must have taken a direct hit, does anyone know how to take these rails off and replace the flap?

unagi1

E55Greasemonkey

Wow never seen hail like that here in Florida!! The roof rails snap into place. However they are made of soft aluminum and usually bend when removing since the clips hold so tight. Once they are bent they will never sit flush again. So, likely you will need new ones and of course have them painted to match before installing.

bpaulus

Flaps are not bent however the post closest to the rear of the car has been broken causing the flap to look bent. The second picture you can see towards the top where the post where the flap connects is missing.

**edit** not to mention we woke up to snow this morning in may
http://instagram.com/p/n3S2-FAAo8/

E55Greasemonkey

The rails will bend when you remove them, that is what I am saying.

bpaulus

yes reading that again it makes sense now, My insurance company is coming by friday to start a claim. Might be worth trying to make something to sit inside the rail to have to flush again.