Re: [DML] Vinyl Door molding

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The body moldings, called rub strips, are sold with an adhesive backing, and can be peeled off for service or replacement. If you are re attaching a previously installed strip use 3M Emblem Adhesive, follow the directions for professional results.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Murray Fisher 
To: DeLorean 
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 9:59 AM
Subject: [DML] Vinyl Door molding


I am getting a small dent removed from the door of my D, on July 9th. The
owner of a large Body shop here, formerly did body work on DeLoreans as part
of the original QAC facility and is familiar with this work.........however
they will use a relatively new technique on this one.....they have a machine
that has several "fingers" on it that are epoxied to the metal and will PULL
the metal out versus pushing it from the backside. When the job is done
the contact points are heated and the expoxy lets loose and it is ready for
texturing......

This is a quite small dent, ( 1/8 inch deep and tapering out a few inches)
but noticeable, and I have been putting off having it done for a couple
years, although it is fully covered by insurance. One question he asked,
was whether I knew HOW that side door body molding is fastened. Is it
cemented to the stainless, as we both suspect or are there bolts or
fasteners of some sort. How is it removed and can it be recemented back
on? He would like to take it off to facilitate this dent removal and it has
a VERY slight bend in it too, which would come out when it is put back on.

Can someone comment on taking this Vinyl body molding off and putting it
back on? Adhesive?

Thanks.

Murray Fisher
Vin: 05962 Lic: DMC-XII
Washington State





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