Car Door Trim Molding Repair

After nearly 10 years of repeatedly shutting the driver s door on my 2001 pontiac grand prix the vinyl molding trim piece at the bottom of the door started to come loose.

Car door trim molding repair.

Our vinyl trim exterior molding and other plastic automotive moldings are available from various manufacturers and are made from the highest quality materials under the strictest of quality controls. Gm 01 pontiac grand prix. Do this in a well. Car trim repair guide.

Either way you will need a few different tools and supplies. Trim any excess molding. It seems that the plastic clips or rivets behind the panel had broken and the double sided tape had lost its adhesive ability. Saturate a cotton rag with adhesive remover and clean the old adhesive off the door.

Brandsport carries high quality plastic car molding material and polyurethane moldings that can be shaped and formed to fit your vehicle. You can find these materials at any auto parts store that carries body shop supplies. 3m 03614 scotch mount 1 2 x 15 molding tape 8 rick muscoplat automotive editor. Once the molding is in place push it firmly with a rag.

Apply the molding to car s body. Push down on the molding and smooth out the material. Check here for special coupons and promotions. Quick installation peel off the backing from the new molding and begin attaching it to the door edge.

The tape grabs firmly so take your time. Order trim molding for your vehicle and pick it up in store make your purchase find a store near you and get directions. Auto trim on late model cars is notorious for peeling off here s how to reattach it before it ends up on the highway. Your order may be eligible for ship to home and shipping is free on all online orders of 35 00.

Check out more do it yourself car maintenance. 3m 08984 adhesive cleaner and remover 17. Carefully position the molding starting at one end and then slowly push it onto the tape. You can either reattach the trim that is hanging off or remove the molding and replace it with new.

Use a back and forth motion across the molding to bond the entire length. Old double sided tape. It is a good idea to start at the top of the door and work toward the bottom.