Use the 3M yellow weather strip adhesive.  Put it on both parts, let it
sit a minute or two, then use a C-clamp and clamp the pieces together.
Put a thin flat piece of wood over the vinyl part before you attach the
clamp to distribute the load, and put the metal part of the C-clamp on
the metal inside of your door.  Let it sit overnight and it should be
done. I have done CS glove box doors this way, and have also done those
crazy designed doors on the rear shelf of 635 coupes, and it has held up
well under the sun over time.  Hope this helps, and good luck.
Roger

On Fri, 4 May 2001 07:24:56 -0700 (PDT) DJS Kim <[email protected]>
writes:
> hi all,
>
> that large vinyl-covered panel that sits below the
> right side of my dashboard (just above my right knee
> when i'm driving) and holds the rear window defog
> switch is starting to come apart. the metal is
> separating from the vinyl covering.
>
> it did this a few years ago and my previous repair is
> coming undone.
>
> anyone have any particular glue they recommend?
>
> thanks in advance,
> doug
> 73 E9