Lift Gate Rubs Against Back of Roof Box

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DougH

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So, as the title says, I installed a roof box and it barely fits. The lift gate will rest against the back of it when I lift it up.

Unfortunately I can't move the box further forward to prevent this from happening and the 4th gen has such a huge rear spoiler.

Is there anything I can stick to the paint to protect it from the rubbing? Some kind of clear adhesive perhaps? I know 3M and some other companies make adhesive films to prevent rock chips and such but my need is a little different.
 
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DougH said:
So, as the title says, I installed a roof box and it barely fits. The lift gate will rest against the back of it when I lift it up.

Unfortunately I can't move the box further forward to prevent this from happening and the 4th gen has such a huge rear spoiler.

Is there anything I can stick to the paint to protect it from the rubbing? Some kind of clear adhesive perhaps? I know 3M and some other companies make adhesive films to prevent rock chips and such but my need is a little different.
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Instead of trying to protect the hatch from damage on the paint side, what about putting some type of soft material on the part of the box that the hatch hits? Less chance of applying something to the paint surface, that you may not be able to remove later.
 
I'd put the soft side of Velcro on the roof box. Easy to adhere and won't scratch your paint on the wing.
 
DougH said:
So, as the title says, I installed a roof box and it barely fits. The lift gate will rest against the back of it when I lift it up.

Unfortunately I can't move the box further forward to prevent this from happening and the 4th gen has such a huge rear spoiler.

Is there anything I can stick to the paint to protect it from the rubbing? Some kind of clear adhesive perhaps? I know 3M and some other companies make adhesive films to prevent rock chips and such but my need is a little different.
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If worse comes to worst, you can always remove the spoiler.
 
Won't the velcro just accumulate road grit and become an issue in the future? Otherwise a good idea, I'll look into. Thanks.
 
DougH said:
Won't the velcro just accumulate road grit and become an issue in the future? Otherwise a good idea, I'll look into. Thanks.
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Eh, it might. Can't think of anything that wouldn't. Unless you use a small piece of rubber weatherstripping.
 
Post a picture showing the matter. Can you restrict the strut’s lift with something strong, small and flexible as nylon etc (on the strut).?
 
Use some foam pipe insulation and a couple of zip ties cheap enough to replace when it gets dirty. But I would try to move it forward repeated hits to rear spoiler is bound to cause more problems than just chaffing paint.
 
jow said:
Post a picture showing the matter. Can you restrict the strut’s lift with something strong, small and flexible as nylon etc (on the strut).?
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Teflon has one of, if not the lowest coefficient of static friction. Teflon's probably a good option, if your concern is the friction.
 
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