Will mot snap in to place - popped off and wont snap. Any suggestions before i superglue it?
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Put a hinge on it and turn it into a semaphore.
I fritzed with my trim piece popping out like that for months. So, here in Texas we always turn to a 'longneck' when we get in a jam. Just apply a small bead across the Teflon clip and push it back in place or 1-2 min. Good as new and stays that way! Just be sure you buy the kind with a pointy nozzle. Good luck!
spin the clip upside down, it may still work.
Here is the pic of the glue i meant to send with my previous post:
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Superglue comes in three or four consistencies. I use the Gorilla brand from Lowes or Home Depot, it is medium thickness, and stays where you put it. It will take a few minutes to set up. I would put some blue masking tape or vinyl(electrical) tape on either side of the clip to protect your paint.
Anyway, don't know the thickness or thin-ness of what John mentioned above. Just hoping it isn't the super-thin variety as that will run everywhere.
I would put tape down, put some glue on the clip, snap the trim down and hold for a while, or tape it down.
i used 3m trim adhesive (1/4" wide) to install my trim. worked awesome. maybe a little piece of that?
I have the same problem on a couple of locations in my car; will try the Super Glue trick.
For now I dabbed a little superglue on and it seems to be working fine. not sure what will happen when it's out bouncing around but seems ok.
Originally Posted by TDR - Jacksonville, Fl - VS:
When it pops loose again, use a bead of silicone rubber and use the super glue to hold it in place while the silicone dries. Body must be dirt and wax free for the silicone to stick. You can cut through the silicone with nylon fishing line when you are ready for an OEM repair...
For now I dabbed a little superglue on and it seems to be working fine. not sure what will happen when it's out bouncing around but seems ok.