Has anyone used a different method than the metal clips to attach the chrome trim on top of the doors and 1/4 panels? I don't like the idea of scratching through the paint
different method to attach the chrome trim on top of the doors?
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Wladek
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I assume Mark was talking about that chrome trim (that from inside is mounted on metal clamps that scratch/damage paint work). Actually the risk of rust in mount places of that clamps is very high.
Also was thinking about that issue - maybe something like thin hard tape will do the job if we want to mount that trim on genuine metal clamps. Also i think it will be definitely better if at first step we put just clamps without trims on doors when the tension is little and only after that put chrome trim on them.
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Yes, that is exactly it, there are u shaped clamps about 1/2 inch long that bite into the paint on the upper edge of the door
I was wondering if someone used glue, hard foam, etc.
I think if you put tape over the clamp it would just cut through the tape
I was wondering if someone used glue, hard foam, etc.
I think if you put tape over the clamp it would just cut through the tape
inovermyhead
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I didn't use the clips at all, just tapped the trim pieces down with a rubber mallet, on my car they seem to have enough bite to stay put and lessen the risk of cutting through the paint which would allow rust to take hold where you can see it.
Cheers. John
Cheers. John
I plan to try 3M strip caulk since it is removable, waterproof and adheres well.
Mine don't fit tight enough to not use something, maybe high density rubber folded over or something like that? if I can find the right thickness
inovermyhead
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Just a suggestion, I didn't try it because mine fitted fine without the clips, but what about using heat shrink rubber cut length ways and heated onto the folded edge first?
good idea, I am think of something along those lines, a interference fit with complaint material
Wladek
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Yes, i know, but painted surface will be much less damaged with tape & you still will have original clamps.
There are 3M products used to attach trim to doors. It's double sided and is quite strong.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-38582-Ext...3763000&sr=8-2&keywords=3m+trim+adhesive+tape
I don't know how easy it would be to remove down the road, but it would keep the risk of scratching the paint pretty low.
Since it grabs pretty well, it might be tricky to install the door trim since it slides into a slot however. It could go on the top edge of the door, but that would keep the trim from sitting perfectly flush, which might be OK.
They also make an adhesive which is quite effective. I use the black version rather than the original yellow. I once asked for it in an auto parts store and the clerk responded: "Oh, you want that stuff that can glue air together."
https://www.amazon.com/3M-08008-Black-Weatherstrip-Adhesive/dp/B00063X38M
Ian
https://www.amazon.com/3M-38582-Ext...3763000&sr=8-2&keywords=3m+trim+adhesive+tape
I don't know how easy it would be to remove down the road, but it would keep the risk of scratching the paint pretty low.
Since it grabs pretty well, it might be tricky to install the door trim since it slides into a slot however. It could go on the top edge of the door, but that would keep the trim from sitting perfectly flush, which might be OK.
They also make an adhesive which is quite effective. I use the black version rather than the original yellow. I once asked for it in an auto parts store and the clerk responded: "Oh, you want that stuff that can glue air together."
https://www.amazon.com/3M-08008-Black-Weatherstrip-Adhesive/dp/B00063X38M
Ian
Mark, I've been contemplating the same thing. My doors are reworked by PO and still OK, but when I replaced the clips a year ago I wondered about the same thing. PO installed a tough plastic liner that seemed to work.
For lack of other options (and priority on body work that actually did develop rust) I settled for drowning the clips in oil before tapping them them on.
One idea that has been in my mind is to use a same construction as used for the rear trim (the one following the same line to the back). It has a screw on it's short end. With a hook on the other end, (near the mirror) it's all the front trim needs to stay in place.
However that requires quite some modifications; the upper flange of the door needs a metal tab to accept a screw, i'm not sure if there is space. The trim needs a counter sunk hole on it's short end, that would require rechroming to make it look stock. Near the mirror it would need a hook of some sort. Not easy all in all, hence the oil solution.
I contemplated about adhesives, but are there types that are removable enough? Thinking ahead; how does this hold 5 or 10 years after? Aren't you then faced with a trim piece full of hardened crap that you can't get out, missing the space to allow new adhesive, doesn't fit anymore, and having no way back?
I'm interested in other views.
Erik.
For lack of other options (and priority on body work that actually did develop rust) I settled for drowning the clips in oil before tapping them them on.
One idea that has been in my mind is to use a same construction as used for the rear trim (the one following the same line to the back). It has a screw on it's short end. With a hook on the other end, (near the mirror) it's all the front trim needs to stay in place.
However that requires quite some modifications; the upper flange of the door needs a metal tab to accept a screw, i'm not sure if there is space. The trim needs a counter sunk hole on it's short end, that would require rechroming to make it look stock. Near the mirror it would need a hook of some sort. Not easy all in all, hence the oil solution.
I contemplated about adhesives, but are there types that are removable enough? Thinking ahead; how does this hold 5 or 10 years after? Aren't you then faced with a trim piece full of hardened crap that you can't get out, missing the space to allow new adhesive, doesn't fit anymore, and having no way back?
I'm interested in other views.
Erik.