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Old 03-26-2022, 10:52 AM
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Default Door panel repair for push in clips

I have my door panels off currently and noticed that the cardboard cut-outs for the push in clips are starting to tear. These are the originals so not in the best shape but can't see spending the money for new panels. Plus I would probably have to buy all new interior to match.

Anyway I was hoping I could find some thin plastic and make some small squares with a slot similar to the cardboard then glue them to the cardboard backing to help further tearing.

Has anyone tried this?

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Old 03-26-2022, 11:06 AM
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Those are the metal clips? Have you tried flipping the clip 180 degrees and sliding it into the opposite side of the hole? If the cardboard isn't badly water damaged, 1/8" X 2" X the length of the panel of masonite bonded to the cardboard using contact adhesive with the new holes in it.

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Old 03-26-2022, 11:29 AM
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Yes they are metal.

Didn't try flipping them over, thought that wouldn't line up correctly, I'll take a look to see if that works.

Otherwise I will try your suggestion or something similar.

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Old 03-26-2022, 11:53 AM
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If you aren't successful with being able to rotate the clips in their existing holes, I'd probably try JB welding them where they normally go on the door panel if there's still enough material left. Another possible alternative would be to use some high quality velcro strips with adhesive backing along the bottom of the door panel. That would likely do a good job of keeping it secure.

Seems like adding a 1/8" thick strip of masonite along the bottom of the door panel would cause it to stick out.

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Old 03-26-2022, 12:35 PM
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I've used Gaffers Tape over the clips once slid into place.
Quality Duct Tape would work as well.

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I had the same problem. There can be issues with getting things lined up. I did as was mentioned earlier. I used velcro pads with extra adhesive. I can adjust where needed and pull back off easily.

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Tried flipping the clips, no go.

Got a piece of 0.050" clear plexiglass material. Cut it into 2" x 1.5" pieces. Drilled and elongated the holes then used tacky spray to glue into place.

It may not be pretty but I believe it will work.
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Chopped strand fiberglass mat.. Lay it over the area and paint it with slow drying epoxy mixed with a little denatured alcohol. When it goes from white to clear it is impregnated with the epoxy. When the alcohol evaporates you'll be left with the epoxy impregnated cloth.
It only needs to be cut large enough to cover each location and it can be layered to the thickness required.

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