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**DeadheadNM** · 07-03-2021, 12:23 PM

I’d like to figure a more permanent patch for the roof holes from the since discontinued light bar that was on my suburban ahead of a roof rack install. There’s some thick apparent silicone presently in place. Any suggestions?

**mongocanfly** · 07-03-2021, 12:51 PM

my C30 (x firetruck) had a multitude of holes in the roof that were plugged with silicone..i made patches and welded them up

**Getter-Done** · 07-03-2021, 01:14 PM

Maybe use a Stainless Steel/ Button type Socket Head Cap Screw,
with sealer under it.

Stainless screw with red sealer under it?

Or have a Button machined to screw down and cover more surface.
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Here's the links for the idea

Link: https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/11551740

Link:https://www.grainger.com/product/406...44d004916a553c

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Ziegelsteinfaust · 07-03-2021, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

my C30 (x firetruck) had a multitude of holes in the roof that were plugged with silicone..i made patches and welded them up

I agree with this, but you will need the headliner removed.

If you can get a small piece of another roof. It helps with matching the contour

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07-03-2021, 01:14 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,699	Re: Best patch for roof holes? Maybe use a Stainless Steel/ Button type Socket Head Cap Screw, with sealer under it. Stainless screw with red sealer under it? Or have a Button machined to screw down and cover more surface. Here's the links for the idea Link: https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/11551740 Link:https://www.grainger.com/product/406...44d004916a553c . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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