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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Noticed the small triangular piece, behind the drivers side door glass ( called an applique) is starting to come loose. New one from GM is around $100. What holds the plastic piece to the rest of the weatherstrip part? Anyone have a fix? I was thinking that if I can get it removed, without breaking the part,I could use some 3M weatherstrip adhesive to reattach. Any ideas?
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probably should work.
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3M tape....Took both off and polished and 3M back on...
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3M tape....Took both off and polished and 3M back on...
Both good ideas. Am I correct in thinking that they were just glued on originally and a slow/careful removal process should work?
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Originally Posted by george88gta
Both good ideas. Am I correct in thinking that they were just glued on originally and a slow/careful removal process should work?
Yes, you are correct.
I've removed mine for painting, no issues.
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Yes, you are correct.
I've removed mine for painting, no issues.
Removed and back on. I decided to go with the 3M tape, less of a chance of making a mess. Thanks guys.
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