terrya Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Was trying to put my drivers side door panel back on today and was having a hard time getting the new clips to stay locked in place. They kept popping out and the mounting holes for them on the panel had seen better days, they were wore out and a few were tore. I looked over at my shelf and found a roll of 2" wide industrial strength Velcro that I had bought for another project. I cut the pieces to length and placed it on the the door in a u shape, sides and bottom. Left the 2 sides of the velcro stuck together, put the panel up and installed the panel trim parts to ensure proper alignment. The I reached behind the panel and removed the backing form the Velcro. Pressed the panel to the door for a while, and it sticks like a dream. I was afraid there might be a gap, due to thickness of the velcro. But it is no more noticable then with the clips, maybe even less so, since the whole outside of the panel is stuck instead of just a few points. Looks really good, anyone else try this? I wonder how it will hold up over time, maybe come loose eventually due to heat? Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Great solution. Long as the adhesive stays on both sides of your Velcro, I'd say your golden.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Clever solution! I wonder how difficult it will be to remove the door panel without bending or breaking it as you try to get the Velcro to let go. Keep us posted on how it works for you. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREW RBZ Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I have my door panels mounted with 3M velcro tape...works great. Just be careful and take your time when taking them on and off...no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Great idea ill keep that one in mind when ill redo the interior . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Im goin to have to try this out. I need to replace all my clips in one of my z's and I bet this is the cheaper route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrya Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Here is the Velcro I used, but got from Home Depot, about $27.00 http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204620920&listingid=42483307 Maybe don't need 2" wide, it's just what I had. Home Depot also has it in 4' lengths. about $7.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40flash Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have used a lot of velcro for other purposes and found especially here on Arizona that the self adhesive gives up. I have used plumbers goop to help the adhesive stay on. Works perfect. It can be cut off if needed. It doesn't dry rock hard but will not come off on its own. Look for it at Home Depot or Lowe's Wallmart etc... About 4-5 dollars. It is a great waterproof glue for lots of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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