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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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My GS is starting to suffer from separation issues on both front door panels. Is there any way to repair this? I search and search and could not find anything. If I was to replace them how much are door panels going for? Its a tan interiot GS400

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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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You need to explain better what you mean by separation. Pics always help.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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it appears everything is pulling / curling away from from the plastic backing there are adhered too. Ill have to post pics later. I figured this would be a common issue......guess not
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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Never had that happen. Even have a 2nd set of door panels (front and rear for sale) that this hasn't happend to either.

Check my for sale thread for details.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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I know what you're talking about, basically it looks like the short sleeves of a t-shirt that roll up when not ironed right. Never thought it would happen on this car. Must not have been taken care of (not saying you) you live in hot climate or park car in sun a lot? A strong adhesive, and I mean STRONG, with applied clamps should take care of it.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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i think he means on the door panel where the 2 pieces meet, where the 2 colors meet
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 01:32 AM
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cif its that cant u just remove that piece and then stretch it out again?
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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adhesive through back, shim through front (between panels) to hold it while drying.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Any suggestion on what type of adhesive????
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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3m adhesive
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