Outer Door Trim Removal?

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Justin
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Outer Door Trim Removal?

Post by Justin » 13 Aug 2010 05:53 pm

I need to replace my front nearside door but was wondering how I remove the black rubber outer trim incase I need it for the replacement door if it doesnt have the same trim?
1988 340 1.4 DL

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Re: Outer Door Trim Removal?

Post by Nimminz » 22 Aug 2010 09:51 am

Heat gun and fishing wire, Its just held on with adhesive foam.

Then Tar remover to get rid of the sticky left behind
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Re: Outer Door Trim Removal?

Post by Speedy88 » 23 Aug 2010 12:52 pm

Are you on about the door seals or the metal bits around the windows?
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Justin
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Re: Outer Door Trim Removal?

Post by Justin » 23 Aug 2010 02:38 pm

The foam/rubber trim that runs along the centre of the door. I may need to replace it onto another door and was wondering what would be the best thing to stick it back on with?
1988 340 1.4 DL

(I suffer with O.C.D. which makes me obsessed with fine detail)

(Diagrams or photos are far more helpful to me when it comes to cars)

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Re: Outer Door Trim Removal?

Post by Ride_on » 23 Aug 2010 04:14 pm

Halfords trim repair foam tape does the job, just make sure everything is well cleaned and degreased before using it.
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Justin
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Re: Outer Door Trim Removal?

Post by Justin » 24 Aug 2010 01:53 pm

Many thanks...
1988 340 1.4 DL

(I suffer with O.C.D. which makes me obsessed with fine detail)

(Diagrams or photos are far more helpful to me when it comes to cars)

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