back window trim screw replacement;
#1
back window trim screw replacement;
This is how I replace the lower back trim clips.
1. photo is the hole.
2. photo is a tear drop shaped 3M Strip Calk.
3. hard to see, 3M weather strip adhesive on threads of screw.
4. line up with screw in the clip and tighten down without over doing it. The clip will mash the Calk and make a good seal.
I did all the clips on the lower back this way. Lets see how it holds.
1. photo is the hole.
2. photo is a tear drop shaped 3M Strip Calk.
3. hard to see, 3M weather strip adhesive on threads of screw.
4. line up with screw in the clip and tighten down without over doing it. The clip will mash the Calk and make a good seal.
I did all the clips on the lower back this way. Lets see how it holds.
Last edited by hamm36; December 30th, 2010 at 08:05 PM.
#5
The paint shop had a stud wielder, but tip was not long enough to do it. They suggested I use silicon to hold the clips. I was/am pissed at the fact they did not put them in before the paint. I could go on, but I would regress. This was posted to help with ideas, when the best is not available.
Last edited by hamm36; January 3rd, 2010 at 06:23 PM.
#7
The body shop made those dreaded holes and I think this was the best way to remedy it. Looks like that method should work! That car will probably see water only a couple times a year on wash days anyway!
Keep it up, Carl!
Even if a shop says they can do (or will do) a certain job, WILL they really? Carl knows this answer...
Keep it up, Carl!
Even if a shop says they can do (or will do) a certain job, WILL they really? Carl knows this answer...
#8
The paint shop had a stud wielder, but tip was not long enough to do it. They suggested I use silicon to hold the clips. I was/am pissed at the fact they did not put them in before the paint. I could go on, but I would regress. This was posted to help with ideas, when the best is not available.
Why do you think they invented the screw in studs??
You could always pull the screws and dip the threads in a thick paint before screwing them in and follow up by dabbing some more paint on at the base of the stud where it meets the metal after they are in.
I think you will be fine the way it is.
#9
Actually, they are the same. All you need is a different tip for the trim studs. I have a stud welder and both tips. Was not very expensive on ebay.
#10
I know they are the same gun with different tips....I've used them a number of times also. But a lot of these shops buy the basic setup for pulling dents with the spot-welded-on "nails", etc.
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