I need to replace a door molding - the one that is in the middle of the door to prevent door dings. Anyone know how to do this? The parts guy thought adhesive strips might hold this on. If so how does one remove the old one?

thanks

 

is it attatched to the car body? or the door itself?

 

It is attached to the door only in the middle.

 

ohh, ok..Im not sure what glue or adheisive is used to hold it down....ya got me right there, the molding itself might come with adheisive already attatched to it......

 

I think it is just adhesive. Take some dental floss, fishing line and saw your way through to get it off. That is the way you take off the badges of the trunk as well soo.....

There might be clips in it as well but I'm unsure. Obviously if you run into something then you know what it is. It will just be a pop in like the spoiler is.

 

It is held on by 4 (maybe 5) clips and a lot of double sided tape.

 

mine came off the other day, but that was because it was already seperated 1/2 inch, and the my dog's leash got caught in it and ripped it off. I was able to stick it back on with mild success, but I'm going to need to apply adhesive.

BTW, I did the same thing in my 93 max. Just use some generic automotive adhesive (meant for plastic to metal contact) and two c-clamps, to hold it in for a couple of hours. No biggie

 

Found out the dealer wants $110 for the piece already painted. I think I'll just try some touch-up paint. the scratch is fairly minor and the car is 7 years old after all.

thanks for the tips.

 

wow! $110 fromt the dealer....does it come seperate or with both molding's for both doors? Might wanna try Dave B at South Point Nissan in Texas. Mention the .org, and he "might" be able to do something as far as price

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