Door exterior molding / trim coming off

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duncan442

Discussion Starter · Oct 15, 2014

Does anyone have a tip or trick for reattaching the body colored trim strips that run along the outside of the front and sliding doors? 2 of mine on my 2006 LE are coming off and I'd like to reattach them before I loose them entirely. This is what I am refering to:

It looks like there are clips involved but I can't find any info on which type of clip is used.

Thanks!

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thanwu

· #2 · Oct 15, 2014

I don't think it has clips in it. You can buy double-side 3M tapes to glue them on. I bought OEM moldings for my 2011 Subaru when it was new. It is supper easy!

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jc

· #3 · Oct 15, 2014

thanwu said:
I don't think it has clips in it. You can buy double-side 3M tapes to glue them on. I bought OEM moldings for my 2011 Subaru when it was new. It is supper easy!

If you use the 3M tape, make sure you clean both areas with rubbing alcohol first to get all the dirt and grease off. After you attach it with the tape, use blue painters tape to hold the moldings on overnight if you can do that. The repair will be more permanent.

Here's a link to the tape.
http://3mcollision.com/products/tap.../product/information/Scotch-Molding-Tape.html

It's great stuff, I used it on my rear bumper guard.

Regards, JC.

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