[stevesnj]

So i deleted the Sharkfin antenna and put on a cover over the exposed hole. I just never liked the look of the antenna and I can't afford to put out the $$ to have the hole welded up and the roof repainted. So I used a center console carbon fiber plaque I bought but had a change of design so it left this piece free to do whatever I wanted. It was quite easy and if you just use the DS 3M tape it will take you longer removing the antenna than installing the cover.

So here's the easy way...

Purchase Plaque

Remove antenna

Clean underside with Acetone or rubbing alcohol

Apply tape closest to the edge of the plaque as possible, keep on red release tape

Place plaque over hole centered best you can also looking from the rear that it isn't twisted. Once set gently hold the plaque in place and mark with sharpie (will come off after install) I used silver for dark surfaces.

Make marks at multiple X and Y on the edge of the plaque and paint.

Remove plaque, wipe plaque area with rubbing alcohol and then apply outdoor waterproof silicon (at home Depot made by GE) just outside the perimeter of the hole on the roof.

Remove red tape and while standing on the door sill lightly place plaque against the marks you made.

Once you line up the marks on the plaque to the roof marks press firmly down and hold for 30 seconds. Don't push hard as you could bend the metal of the roof.

Reassemble headliner.

This will come off if you wish to color match later. It will need a base coat and a clear coat.

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