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Old 02-06-2007 | 03:08 PM
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how bad does this screw up your headliner? Was thinking of taking them off & having them powder coated. Is there a way to gain access to the bolts without pulling back the H/L?

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Old 02-06-2007 | 03:19 PM
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All my bolts are up behind the side light trim panels and behind the counter plastic/ceiling trim. I had the trim section off that goes on the bottom side of the upper plastic panel, so a couple of those bolts where easy to get to then. 1 rear most bolt drivers side, I did have to pull down the ceiling in the closet to access it. That headliner is just double sided sticky chit. Stapled back up when I reinstalled. None above the headliner itself. Feel up behind the panels. Several of my bolts had a FG layer over them and had to be cut out, so look close. The rail is put on before the top half is mated to the hull. I think the deck to hull joint joining was the reason for the FG over the bolts.

A buddy did his 42 Lightning, and had same methods as my Fever. Takes 2 people. Those rails will want to straighten out as you remove them, so need someone on the outside to hold it while you unscrew it to keep it from moving and scratching the boat.

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Old 02-06-2007 | 04:37 PM
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i also have mine powdercoated blue and that is great advise on 2 people.it is not a bad job just make sure you seal it up when you put it back together.good luck!!!!!!!
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Old 02-06-2007 | 05:30 PM
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I have a set powdercoated white off a 42' I did not put them back on so they have been hanging in the shop foe 2 years. Let me know if anyone wants them.
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Old 02-06-2007 | 05:43 PM
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i have been looking for one for my mag....how long is it and how far off the deck, color too............Pics if ya got them
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Old 02-06-2007 | 06:29 PM
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P Offshore what color?
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Old 02-06-2007 | 07:35 PM
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yeah what color????
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Old 02-06-2007 | 08:08 PM
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The ones that P OFFSHORE has looks to be white..
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Old 02-06-2007 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by P Offshore
I have a set powdercoated white........
Just a guess, but ......
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Old 02-08-2007 | 02:44 PM
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I re-did my white factory rails (they chipped really easy) done with "Metal-Loc" Dupont paint by a body shop. We use this for custom painting of aluminum fuel tanks on semi trucks. Holds up better than powder coat and the ladies won't chip the rails with their jewelry and rings.
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