JZeke00
05-06-2013, 05:23 PM
I've done the research on all the different dog ear fixes, and I was wondering if anyone had any simple fixes I haven't found.
Has anyone fixed these retaining rings on the plastic dog ear before without replacing the whole piece? I saw the miller video DIY where he glues paper clips in place, but that doesn't seem durable enough. Any thoughts on how to do that part of the repair in a super-durable way? Maybe advice on adhesives/epoxies that would do the job? I'd rather not replace the whole dog ear yet until it actually cracks or pulls away from the headliner cloth. Right now it still is holding on well and the plastic isn't cracked. I did see one writeup where a guy riveted a piece of aluminum - maybe there's a way to glue a metal piece on the back side to do the job?
Any ideas for this sort of fix would be welcome, I'd like to try a simple solution before I start yanking things apart.
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I just realized this is my first post here...
Just bought a 1998 328iC, Hellrot over Sand. You guys won't believe the mileage... Still under 10k! Picked her up with 8712 now I'm at 9100 or thereabouts. Great car so far!
Has anyone fixed these retaining rings on the plastic dog ear before without replacing the whole piece? I saw the miller video DIY where he glues paper clips in place, but that doesn't seem durable enough. Any thoughts on how to do that part of the repair in a super-durable way? Maybe advice on adhesives/epoxies that would do the job? I'd rather not replace the whole dog ear yet until it actually cracks or pulls away from the headliner cloth. Right now it still is holding on well and the plastic isn't cracked. I did see one writeup where a guy riveted a piece of aluminum - maybe there's a way to glue a metal piece on the back side to do the job?
Any ideas for this sort of fix would be welcome, I'd like to try a simple solution before I start yanking things apart.
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I just realized this is my first post here...
Just bought a 1998 328iC, Hellrot over Sand. You guys won't believe the mileage... Still under 10k! Picked her up with 8712 now I'm at 9100 or thereabouts. Great car so far!