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Old 09-07-04, 12:55 PM
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The epoxy I used did not hold, so I was thinking what if I have these points re-welded? Here's a pic of one of the original weld points. Obviously it wouldn't have to look pretty. What kind of shop would do this? How much would I probably pay? Ideas WELCOME.
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Old 09-07-04, 01:10 PM
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hmm you only put epoxy on that one point or along the whole door? I used plumbers goop and its been holding strong for a year now.
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No, I put epoxy on the whole thing. I used "copper bond" which seemed like a good idea at the time. No one had any suggestions on epoxy and I couldn't find JB Weld, which is what I really wanted to try.
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I used JB weld to attach one of the metal mounting studs on my headlight. The stud snapped off the housing. All I can say is that JB Weld is AWESOME!!!!
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JB weld is by far the best. I hope to fix my trim this week and install my JDM windvisors. hehe

BTW what kind of clamps did you use to hold the trim down? I'm sure you disconnected the battery when you did it right?

thanks
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Originally posted by LexAristo
JB weld is by far the best. I hope to fix my trim this week and install my JDM windvisors. hehe

BTW what kind of clamps did you use to hold the trim down? I'm sure you disconnected the battery when you did it right?

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NO need to disconnect the battery.the power to the mirrior has a plug.
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Where do you buy JB weld?
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Homedepot, autozone, or kragen autoparts.
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Originally posted by LexAristo
Homedepot, autozone, or kragen autoparts.
lowes has it too.
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the home depot I went to didn't have it.

thanks I will get JB Weld and try it again. Good thing I can borrow my sister's car for a while. Driving without the window trim on isn't fun.
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