It is a good idea to start at the top of the door and work toward the bottom.
Car door trim molding repair.
Auto trim on late model cars is notorious for peeling off here s how to reattach it before it ends up on the highway.
Once the molding is in place push it firmly with a rag.
Push down on the molding and smooth out the material.
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Either way you will need a few different tools and supplies.
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It seems that the plastic clips or rivets behind the panel had broken and the double sided tape had lost its adhesive ability.
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The tape grabs firmly so take your time.
If you car has the molding falling off or just coming loose here is an easy way to repair the trim.
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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.
Use a back and forth motion across the molding to bond the entire length.
Carefully position the molding starting at one end and then slowly push it onto the tape.
Quick installation peel off the backing from the new molding and begin attaching it to the door edge.
Order trim molding for your vehicle and pick it up in store make your purchase find a store near you and get directions.
Reattach rubber or vinyl body side molding on your car before it comes loose.
Apply the molding to car s body.
You can either reattach the trim that is hanging off or remove the molding and replace it with new.
Wrap the molding around the door to see whether the material is long enough.
Do this in a well.
Trim any excess molding.