kirky2
04-10-2015, 05:42 PM
A Brit seeking yet more advice please.
In preparation for straightening and polishing these 6' long 'capping strips' I gingerly prised them of the fenders to find, surprisingly, that ALL the retaining clips came off with the mouldings. These 10 clips per side would appear to have been secured in place at the fender hole sites using strong polyurethane body adhesive.
Presumably to refit the moulding when repaired, I shall have to clean off all the old adhesive and re-glue the clips (which each do have springy features which go through the hole as a primary retention device). Liberally applied, the adhesive will also doubtless stop water ingress into the trunk area. Should I anticipate any difficulty snapping the freshly polished trim over these clips - is there a trick to this potentially nerve wracking process?
BTW. I am a couple of clips short and notice that MAC Parts offer a 3 part clip utilizing a small screw and rubber bush with threaded insert, which presumably neatly secures and seals in one go. Does anyone have experience of this type of clipping?
Thanks
kirky2
In preparation for straightening and polishing these 6' long 'capping strips' I gingerly prised them of the fenders to find, surprisingly, that ALL the retaining clips came off with the mouldings. These 10 clips per side would appear to have been secured in place at the fender hole sites using strong polyurethane body adhesive.
Presumably to refit the moulding when repaired, I shall have to clean off all the old adhesive and re-glue the clips (which each do have springy features which go through the hole as a primary retention device). Liberally applied, the adhesive will also doubtless stop water ingress into the trunk area. Should I anticipate any difficulty snapping the freshly polished trim over these clips - is there a trick to this potentially nerve wracking process?
BTW. I am a couple of clips short and notice that MAC Parts offer a 3 part clip utilizing a small screw and rubber bush with threaded insert, which presumably neatly secures and seals in one go. Does anyone have experience of this type of clipping?
Thanks
kirky2