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Jimbug57
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 Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:30 pm Post subject: Panel clips and seals |
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I got sound deadening in my door. Used micro thin super glue 2 sided tape to install plastic. Got my new door panel set to go.
I can't get the panel clips to go in the seal no matter how hard I push. does anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks - Jim
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Tim Donahoe
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Panel clips and seals |
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I always take a q-tip and lube up the rubber cups a little with silicone grease, before installing the panels. Slips right in, as long as the clips are oriented properly.
Tim
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Jimbug57
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:01 am Post subject: Re: Panel clips and seals |
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| Tim Donahoe wrote: |
I always take a q-tip and lube up the rubber cups a little with silicone grease, before installing the panels. Slips right in, as long as the clips are oriented properly.
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Thank you Tim.
I spent all day on the door and panel - was trying to finish before it started raining and got dark. Spent 5 frustrating minutes before I realized I was not doing it right.
Headed back out this morning with a tube of silicone grease and my wife to assist; I tried by myself last night.
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Jimbug57
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:11 am Post subject: Re: Panel clips and seals |
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Still had an issue after the silicone swab. Ended up bending the Empi clips a bit and got them to pop in. It looks ok considering who did it. BTW - the speakers are waterproof and most securely mounted. I made a 100 watt amplifier that will mount under the hood and wired to the knobs on my dash panel. It's for Sirius XM.
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