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Subject: Fixed my separating door panels... Author: bugs1357 : member since April, 2006 : 859 posts Posted on: 2008-04-20 19:15:10

I posted before that the top of my door panel trim was separating from the backing board.
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I fixed the poblem by removing the panels from the doors using instructions found on e38.org then gluing and clamping.

I used this glue which is water based, easy to work with and has stronger adhesion than similar solvent based glues (according to the manufacturer).


I then used some timber pieces to clamp the trim and allowed each door panel to dry for a few days.


When refitting, I first removed the chrome trim at the top of each door. I found it easier to remount the panels with the chrome piece off and when the chrome piece is refitted and pressed back down into the clips it presses the top of the door panel down and holds it firmly in place.

Looks as good as new. Lets see how long it lasts.



Neil
E38 - June 1996 735iL DL00103 (Oxford Green on Sand Beige), 190k km, Steptronic, TV (no Nav), GSM phone, digital A/C panel, new 5HP24 trans at 159k km, 16:9 monitor, 16:9 TV module, black Wheelskin, 19" style 166 M5 wheels, LED "neon" tails, clear front and side indicators, stealth bulbs, chromeline headlights with new lenses and CCFL angel eyes, OEM 750 chrome grills.
E36 - Sep 1993 318i (Brilliant Red on Beige), sold to fund purchase of E38.

• Fixed my separating door panels... (pic) (url) - bugs1357 2008-04-20 19:15:10 (5204 views)
  • Doesn't need extreme heat for this problem - cliffwilliams 2008-04-21 08:14:39 (171 views)
    • You are right... - RobinK 2008-04-21 08:49:40 (129 views)
  • Nice work mate, like the sig too. But what the hell is up with your car... - Himey 2008-04-21 04:45:48 (131 views)
    • Dunno, too hot here on the west coast? :-) (nt) - bugs1357 2008-04-21 05:05:52 (128 views)
  • And were is the after pic? I want to see it installed! (nt) - Edwin 2008-04-21 02:03:55 (127 views)
    • Pics for Edwin... (pic) - bugs1357 2008-04-21 03:17:26 (422 views)
      • Now that's what we call money shots! nice fix bro! (nt) - Edwin 2008-04-21 04:24:20 (123 views)
        • +1, looks like an excellent result. Well done. (nt) - RobinK 2008-04-21 04:40:23 (113 views)
  • same issue here, I really don't know how it will hold - itsstock 2008-04-20 23:20:50 (149 views)
    • Here is some infor on the adhesive... (url) - bugs1357 2008-04-20 23:55:44 (214 views)
    • Nick! - 04sshd 2008-04-20 23:23:53 (98 views)
      • Hah, What's up Colin? Yeah been off teh boards for a while.... - itsstock 2008-04-21 10:27:15 (114 views)
  • I hope that is the answer. I have the same problem. Thanks for sharing. (nt) - DavidC 2008-04-20 20:32:10 (118 views)
  • nice work! (nt) - 04sshd 2008-04-20 19:28:04 (107 views)