Car question: wtf is this?

[Valfar]

Weird, i say start over again..maybe you screwed it on too tight and its buckling now.

If you don't mind me asking, what make/model is this car you own?.

 

[ChrisCJ99]

Just looks like the plastic pieces have aged and dried out..... You'll most likely have to buy a new one.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Go to Pep Boys or Discount Auto parts store and look for the books that pertain to your car. They have diagrams and install instructions on how to fix your problem.

 

[Blackthornone]

The vinyl sections were stretched taut when they were installed. They were probably held on with a combination of adhesive and crimping due to the shape of the panel. As long as the panel was un flexed, the vinyl would stay crimped, and thus stay in place. Unless you opt to take the whole door panel apart, I would try spraying it with a vinyl conditioner like Meguiars #40, Lexol, or some other moist vinyl protectant that moisturizes, in order to be able to stretch it more easily, and then put some adhesive on the inside with a brush, or by masking the area you don't want sprayed, and use a spray adhesive. Then you will need a plastic putty knife, and use it to stuff that vinyl back into the crack, and then you should find something to hold it down with while the adhesive sets. It might not be perfect when you are done-that depends upon the skill of the one fixing it- but it certainly will be better than how it is now, and it will be quicker and easier than taking off the whole panel. Taking off the whole panel MIGHT be an easier way to fix it in the sense of actually getting the vinyl stuffed back in but obviously less easy, because you would need to remove the window cranks and the like. If you want to know for sure what is involved on your particular car, you need to refer to an assembly or shop manual.

 

[occulum]

Yea, i have friends that work at the GM plant in Oshawa, Ontario and i feel for them, no doubt. I don't really care though if you are offended or not, i know the people i know would not be.Its not their fault they are out of work.

I'm not sure about the car stuff. But you lost all credibility when you suggested you have physical friends.

 

[Valfar]

You're weird and you look like a jerk in this pic...Actually could pass for Badmoon's younger carny brother.

Stop trying to creep 6yr olds.. stinky.

 

[occulum]

Dont tell me. My house looks like a dump too huh?

 

[Valfar]

Where are you trying to go with this?...Whats your damage? seriously.

 

[occulum]

Damage? Well my Samaritan fell off the stand last night and shattered one of the tracer bullets.
Does that count?

 

[Valfar]

Valfar

Occulum

The End.

 

[occulum]

You're right. I do need a girlfriend. But my wife only agrees to it when she's drunk. I'm working on that.

 

[Valfar]

Wife?, no wonder your so crabby.

 

[occulum]

Does THE troll not like being trolled?

 

[occulum]

Would "I was joking" make it better?

 

[Kabukiman]

The vinyl sections were stretched taut when they were installed. They were probably held on with a combination of adhesive and crimping due to the shape of the panel. As long as the panel was un flexed, the vinyl would stay crimped, and thus stay in place. Unless you opt to take the whole door panel apart, I would try spraying it with a vinyl conditioner like Meguiars #40, Lexol, or some other moist vinyl protectant that moisturizes, in order to be able to stretch it more easily, and then put some adhesive on the inside with a brush, or by masking the area you don't want sprayed, and use a spray adhesive. Then you will need a plastic putty knife, and use it to stuff that vinyl back into the crack, and then you should find something to hold it down with while the adhesive sets. It might not be perfect when you are done-that depends upon the skill of the one fixing it- but it certainly will be better than how it is now, and it will be quicker and easier than taking off the whole panel. Taking off the whole panel MIGHT be an easier way to fix it in the sense of actually getting the vinyl stuffed back in but obviously less easy, because you would need to remove the window cranks and the like. If you want to know for sure what is involved on your particular car, you need to refer to an assembly or shop manual.

Awesome, this is what I was looking for. Thanks so much!