Door Panel fix question...
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Door Panel fix question...
First off, thanks to GM, my hands ache like a b*tch this morning after pulling out all 10 staples from my door panel last night. They certainly do hold well...but I guess that's the basic problem right??
I'm going to go the nut/bolt route (#4-40 machine screws) when I replace the weatherstrip. When I drill out the holes, shouldn't I use a dremel or something to sort of elongate the holes??? In my mind, that will allow some contraction and expansion of the door panel. If I just drilled perfectly round holes just big enough for the machine screws, wouldn't I sort of be back to where I started with the staples?
I'm going to go the nut/bolt route (#4-40 machine screws) when I replace the weatherstrip. When I drill out the holes, shouldn't I use a dremel or something to sort of elongate the holes??? In my mind, that will allow some contraction and expansion of the door panel. If I just drilled perfectly round holes just big enough for the machine screws, wouldn't I sort of be back to where I started with the staples?
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I think you went way overboard by removing all 10. If I remember correctly, only the rear 2 (maybe 3) from each side need to come out.
I used bailing wire after I re-drilled mine...they were misaligned once the cracks were repaired. I used needle nose pliers to feed them through, then cinched and trimmed.
I don't disagree with the nut and bolt option, but I do think removing all the staples was a little much. I hope it works out for you though.
I used bailing wire after I re-drilled mine...they were misaligned once the cracks were repaired. I used needle nose pliers to feed them through, then cinched and trimmed.
I don't disagree with the nut and bolt option, but I do think removing all the staples was a little much. I hope it works out for you though.
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I removed all the staples and used those tiny bolts and locking nuts. And yes, when I drilled the holes, I elongated them a little bit because I was thinking the same thing you are.
That was 3 years ago, and even though I haven't driven it much since, the door panel still looks perfect.
That was 3 years ago, and even though I haven't driven it much since, the door panel still looks perfect.