Jonny managed to get now "Black" hoops back on.
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Jonny, I removed mine so I could get them painted to match the car. As others have pointed out it is quite fiddly, but can be done.
Yes, you will probably break one or two of the clips, but it shouldn't make a difference as there are enough all around the hoops to reattach firmly.
Tips:
I used my set of plastic trim removal tools (often sold as car stereo removal tools). If you don't have a set of these you shouldn't be touching the car interior for just about any job (IMHO).
Use a heat gun (or hairdryer) to warm up the plastic to make the covers easier (more pliable/flexible) to remove. Obviously, don't go too hot and melt things... :roll:
BE VERY PATIENT! Don't rush or force things. You will curse everyone who who was ever involved in the design of these hoops, but they will come off if you are careful and patient.
I think starting at the top might be the right idea (I can't honestly remember exactly what order I did mine), and work your way around bit by bit. Some bits that are prised open *might* close again while you're working on the other side, don't go looking for the nearest hammer to "fix" the F*****g thing once and for all
just go back to it and prise it open again.
Best of luck, and remember, forum advice is free, but the risk is always yours. If you munter the hoops trying to get them off you have been warned... :telloff:
And if it all works out fine, then :happyclap: :roundel:
Yes, you will probably break one or two of the clips, but it shouldn't make a difference as there are enough all around the hoops to reattach firmly.
Tips:
I used my set of plastic trim removal tools (often sold as car stereo removal tools). If you don't have a set of these you shouldn't be touching the car interior for just about any job (IMHO).
Use a heat gun (or hairdryer) to warm up the plastic to make the covers easier (more pliable/flexible) to remove. Obviously, don't go too hot and melt things... :roll:
BE VERY PATIENT! Don't rush or force things. You will curse everyone who who was ever involved in the design of these hoops, but they will come off if you are careful and patient.
I think starting at the top might be the right idea (I can't honestly remember exactly what order I did mine), and work your way around bit by bit. Some bits that are prised open *might* close again while you're working on the other side, don't go looking for the nearest hammer to "fix" the F*****g thing once and for all
just go back to it and prise it open again.Best of luck, and remember, forum advice is free, but the risk is always yours. If you munter the hoops trying to get them off you have been warned... :telloff:
And if it all works out fine, then :happyclap: :roundel:
Enzeds hoops look great in the carbon black 
I really like the way the blue shines through on the edges of the hoops.
I painted mine to match the titan silver bodywork,
Jonny try a few breakers to see if they have a set to buy, I got a set off someone on here who was breaking his motor it makes it a
bit easier to remove the ones on the car as you can see where the clips are, If you want a hand to get them off I will be about the
weekend after the bank holiday weekend
I really like the way the blue shines through on the edges of the hoops.I painted mine to match the titan silver bodywork,
Jonny try a few breakers to see if they have a set to buy, I got a set off someone on here who was breaking his motor it makes it a
bit easier to remove the ones on the car as you can see where the clips are, If you want a hand to get them off I will be about the
weekend after the bank holiday weekend
Has nobody got pictures of what the covers look like when they are opened?
Sometimes this is a good way of figuring out the best way to do something.
When I was taking out the trim in our car, having a spare set to look at was invaluable to figure out how and where it was held in.
Sometimes this is a good way of figuring out the best way to do something.
When I was taking out the trim in our car, having a spare set to look at was invaluable to figure out how and where it was held in.
Nictrix said:
Just google 'BMW Z4 roll hoops' or similar, plenty of results.
Here is a link to a 'how to install the factory wind blocker' - it has a few pics of removing the hoop covers.
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...ctory-Hard-Wind-Blocker&highlight=wind screen
Jonny essex said:Got the roll hoop covers off and only broke 4 clips in total which I feel judging by the feedback on here isnt too bad, plus i didnt damage or scratch anything.
Sprayed them in Grey primer ready for the matt Black top coat, picture shows them hanging from my dining room light with my struts which also have been coated in a Red primer before a gloss Red finish, but now they are both baking in the Sun in the Garden, so far so good and the key is prep work and always take your time
Looking good Jonny
So you broke 4 clips - have you got replacement ones or are they moulded to the covers, what do they look like? (I'm asking cos I maybe doing this too)
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Marlon said:Jonny essex said:Got the roll hoop covers off and only broke 4 clips in total which I feel judging by the feedback on here isnt too bad, plus i didnt damage or scratch anything.
Sprayed them in Grey primer ready for the matt Black top coat, picture shows them hanging from my dining room light with my struts which also have been coated in a Red primer before a gloss Red finish, but now they are both baking in the Sun in the Garden, so far so good and the key is prep work and always take your time
Looking good Jonny
They are moulded as part of the hoops Colin, so not replaceable . But unless you break loads of them ( I think there are 10 per side ) you won't have any issues .
Dietcokeman said:Marlon said:Jonny essex said:Got the roll hoop covers off and only broke 4 clips in total which I feel judging by the feedback on here isnt too bad, plus i didnt damage or scratch anything.
Sprayed them in Grey primer ready for the matt Black top coat, picture shows them hanging from my dining room light with my struts which also have been coated in a Red primer before a gloss Red finish, but now they are both baking in the Sun in the Garden, so far so good and the key is prep work and always take your time
Looking good Jonny
They are moulded as part of the hoops Colin, so not replaceable . But unless you break loads of them ( I think there are 10 per side ) you won't have any issues .
Ah right - that makes sense, cheers
Jonny, one thing that I don't think has been mentioned: take care when putting the hoop covers back on, to get the rubber bits (boots?) at the bottom of the covers right, they can be a bit of a pain to get aligned as they want to twist around and get caught under the hoop covers. As with the rest of the job, just take it slow and keep an eye on them as you fit everything back together.
Good luck, it's looking good so far.
Good luck, it's looking good so far.
Very tidy job
