Door trim fasteners

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Door trim fasteners

Post by donkeychomp » Wed May 01, 2013 11:00 pm

Has anyone come up with a better way to attach the rear door trim other than buying new fasteners that seem to break every time you touch them?
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Re: Door trim fasteners

Post by Jordi » Wed May 01, 2013 11:02 pm

Self tappers, same as those used in some of the dash panels. Thick stubby ones.
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Re: Door trim fasteners

Post by Tramp » Wed May 01, 2013 11:11 pm

I drilled the door and fitted captivated* m6 nuts, I then secured the panel using stainless countersunk Allen cap screws

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Re: Door trim fasteners

Post by donkeychomp » Wed May 01, 2013 11:49 pm

Both damn good replies...will have a go, cheers lads!
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Re: Door trim fasteners

Post by EricG » Thu May 02, 2013 10:00 pm

I've just had to break off most of mine too, as the inside of the door handle has broken, so I'm also grateful for these replies. Cheers. Off to fleabay now to look for a new handle.
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