Inside door side plastic piece clips

[Dathaeus]

That cool ZHP carbon fiber design plastic panel can still get clipped in, but only the right two clips are still legit. The one on far left is broken, and to make matters worse, maybe from the Florida heat, the plastic panel has bent up and away from the door a bit so even if I fixed this, that pressure would cause problems again.

So

1. Do they sell replacement clips just for this part?
2. Is there a safe way to bend back the plastic piece, maybe with the help of a heat gun? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200714/af956567f7c8582b180cb2196aff25a0.jpg

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[sillieidiot]

are you talking about the white pieces? yes they have replacements.
what bending are you talking about? I can't tell from the picture

[ZHPizza]

FYI those clips can be removed by sticking a large screwdriver into them, turning 90 degrees, and pulling straight out. Easiest to swing by a parts yard and fill your pockets with them.

[fredo]

P/N is 07-14-9-158-194.

[John in VA]

P/N is 07-14-9-158-194.
It's weird that realoem doesn't show that part used on the coupe.

[pedro2u]

isn't that a sedan? I don't have that trim on my convertible either

[PdZHP]

Coupes and verts have cube trim on the armrests, unlike sedans which have individual pieces on the door cards.

[John in VA]

isn't that a sedan? I don't have that trim on my convertible either

OP has a sedan. I have a coupe & looked up the part for reference/fun = no application.

[Dathaeus]

are you talking about the white pieces? yes they have replacements.
what bending are you talking about? I can't tell from the pictureYou see how it's curling away from the clips?

Meaning even with new clips, there'll be constant pressure away from the door causing possible detachment again.

Should I risk using a heat gun or some other temperature related technique to fix this, or will the replacement clip be strong enough to overcome this ....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200715/6eb34c0d58e678f363797c032a634718.jpg

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[Dathaeus]

P/N is 07-14-9-158-194.You are always DA MAN

MUCH appreciated

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[John in VA]

You might try a small section of Strip-Calk to bridge the gap between the trim & door panel. It will fill any void & stick it in place.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Strip-Calk/?N=5002385+3293194020&rt=rud

[PdZHP]

You see how it's curling away from the clips?

Meaning even with new clips, there'll be constant pressure away from the door causing possible detachment again.

Should I risk using a heat gun or some other temperature related technique to fix this, or will the replacement clip be strong enough to overcome this ....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200715/6eb34c0d58e678f363797c032a634718.jpg

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You can try to slightly bend it back. Sometimes the act of removing the trim will bend it.

[Dathaeus]

You can try to slightly bend it back. Sometimes the act of removing the trim will bend it.Basically cold turkey, just force it without any heat, etc? I've had bad experiences doing that with plastic... Softer Metals are bit easier.

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[Dathaeus]

You might try a small section of Strip-Calk to bridge the gap between the trim & door panel. It will fill any void & stick it in place.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Strip-Calk/?N=5002385+3293194020&rt=rudIs there actually a reason to use this? Aesthetically won't look horrible because the gap would be basically hidden from passenger view... And it's not like a glue which will help hold the piece closer to the door right?

Just don't want to deal with extra gunk unless it serves a real purpose that I may be neglecting.

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[John in VA]

It's sticky (yet easy to remove) & will fill a gap - only reason I mentioned it. Can't see the issue you're dealing with from here!

[fredo]

You are always DA MAN

MUCH appreciated

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You bet. This other part may come handy, it's for the orange clips: 51-45-8-266-814.

[Dathaeus]

It's sticky (yet easy to remove) & will fill a gap - only reason I mentioned it. Can't see the issue you're dealing with from here!Thanks for going next level with advice LOL... I'll probably pass on that, I have OCD about sticky and greasy stuff unless absolutely needed, but good to know! [emoji106]

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[Dathaeus]

You bet. This other part may come handy, it's for the orange clips: 51-45-8-266-814.Awesome, will do!

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[John in VA]

Thanks for going next level with advice LOL... I'll probably pass on that, I have OCD about sticky and greasy stuff unless absolutely needed, but good to know! [emoji106]
Works to hold the rain gutter trim on by the Hofmeister kink, too!

[Dathaeus]

Works to hold the rain gutter trim on by the Hofmeister kink, too!The one on roof of the car? Ya those go for f$&**$* $500... I just too mine off, never had an issue, forgot about it LOL

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[sillieidiot]

You see how it's curling away from the clips?

Meaning even with new clips, there'll be constant pressure away from the door causing possible detachment again.

Should I risk using a heat gun or some other temperature related technique to fix this, or will the replacement clip be strong enough to overcome this ....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200715/6eb34c0d58e678f363797c032a634718.jpg

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i feel like the replacement clips might be strong enough. But I would just bend it back if it looks like it won't work. I would probably just weigh it down with something and leave it in the sun and let it flatten out on it's own lol Less work for me.

[Dathaeus]

i feel like the replacement clips might be strong enough. But I would just bend it back if it looks like it won't work. I would probably just weigh it down with something and leave it in the sun and let it flatten out on it's own lol Less work for me.LOL, actually pretty good idea there with the sun etc, I'll try it! Hopefully rain doesn't hurt it, seems pretty much all plastic

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