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Title: Door Cards
Post by: johnnycboy on 23 July 2010, 08:47:25

After removal of the door cards some many moons ago ive now got a constant rattle on both drive and passenger cards.  I noticed they are glued in at the top, needless to say they need to be glued but with what type.  I dont want to put any thing too strong just in case they need to come off again.  Any help as usual always appreciated ;)

Title: Re: Door Cards
Post by: mathewst on 23 July 2010, 08:50:21

You sure top part is causing the rattle?
Usually rattle comes from the door pin (metal rod on which pin is mounted is rattling and causing the noise.
I've used loctite to glue the top part ( no problem with taking them apart again, just apply a little force)

Title: Re: Door Cards
Post by: Andy B on 23 July 2010, 08:52:09

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I dont want to put any thing too strong just in case they need to come off again.   ...

The top pf the door card has a plastic channel that hooks over the top of clip on the door itself. It's this plastic channel that I've had to glue back on on my car. There's nothing that's glued that would prevent the card coming off again in the future.

Title: Re: Door Cards
Post by: johnnycboy on 23 July 2010, 08:52:43

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You sure top part is causing the rattle?
Usually rattle comes from the door pin (metal rod on which pin is mounted is rattling and causing the noise.
I've used loctite to glue the top part ( no problem with taking them apart again, just apply a little force)

Definately top part, when holding the top of the card rattle stops.  When a say rattle more of a rubbing squeek - loctite seems a good idea i will give it a try. Thanks :y

Title: Re: Door Cards
Post by: johnnycboy on 23 July 2010, 08:54:12

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I dont want to put any thing too strong just in case they need to come off again.   ...

The top pf the door card has a plastic channel that hooks over the top of clip on the door itself. It's this plastic channel that I've had to glue back on on my car. There's nothing that's glued that would prevent the card coming off again in the future.

I did try some hot glue - worked for a while but the noise came back - I will try the loctite as suggested. Thanks Andy :y

Title: Re: Door Cards
Post by: TheBoy on 23 July 2010, 10:29:06

I used araldite when I had to do mine.  Kept it clamped for 24hrs before fitting.

Title: Re: Door Cards
Post by: Welung666 on 23 July 2010, 10:34:39

I've fixed a few of these, facelifts primarily, using 1/4" self tapers with the washer type heads. I've got loads if anyone local needs one doing and I'll take some pics to post at the same time :y