Roof Rack

[bow-tielover]

I removed my roof rack and now I have 10 threaded holes on the roof. Anyone else here pull their rack off? Did you fill the holes and repaint the roof? I was thinking about doing a molding over them like this, but I don't know where to buy it.

 

[bow-tielover]

ATTN Mods,

I just realized I posted in the wrong section. Please move to 2007+.

Thanks.

 

[NathanJax]

ATTN Mods,

I just realized I posted in the wrong section. Please move to 2007+.

Thanks.

 

[NeverSatisfied]

I removed my roof rack and now I have 10 threaded holes on the roof. Anyone else here pull their rack off? Did you fill the holes and repaint the roof? I was thinking about doing a molding over them like this, but I don't know where to buy it.

I just went to fastenal and bought the shortest same thread screw and tightened them down in there and was good to go

 

[bow-tielover]

I just went to fastenal and bought the shortest same thread screw and tightened them down in there and was good to go

I did that too. I used stainless hex heads and didn't like them. They were too noticeable.

 

[Shimmy23]

You could use cabinet hole plug with gasket sealer, then paint to match. Something like this.

 

[nhoj_yelbom]

i like that moulding you posted, please share if you find it

 

[bow-tielover]

You could use cabinet hole plug with gasket sealer, then paint to match. Something like this.

I thought of that too. How do I get the threaded plugs out? Do I have to pull the headliner?

 

[Goodinblack]

I did mine with set screws and molding on top of that

 

[bow-tielover]

Update:

I drilled out the threaded sleeves for the roof rack bolts. Then I bought some automotive panel fasteners from Ace Hardware for $.50 each. I dabbed a little RTV silicone around the fasteners before pushing them in to prevent any water intrusion. They sit pretty flush and aren't that noticeable so I'm happy.


These are pictures from the day I did the removal (about 2 months ago). I have since then had the truck buffed out (discoloration removed).