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Old 12-09-2016, 11:32 AM   #1
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Default Interior trim fallen off ....

I am sure someone has put this problem up a couple of years ago but could not find it on a search. I put it down to the hot weather. The 25mm wide strip of alcantara covered trim on the A pillar has dropped down/ become detached.

It seems to run from the bottom of the A pillar/dashboard along the top of the door frame and attaches to the rubber strip in situ on the body.

What is the best glue to get this reattached with? Something expensive from the M division or an alternative. I am sure a few others have had this issue.

Pointers welcome.

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Old 12-09-2016, 08:04 PM   #2
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The glue that was recommended by the other member was Unibond Repair Extreme. I used it to fix my door trim.

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Old 15-09-2016, 10:27 AM   #3
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That's a common old E46 coupe problem, the glue for that strip is poor, it melts and disappears when the car is left in the sun for prolonged periods, so you end up with the trim hanging off the car looking terrible.

I used a loctite two part resin on mine a while back, you can use things like you mentioned or an epoxy glue.

I put a pair of new ones from BMW on mine a couple of years ago, was something like £150/160 a side.
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Old 15-09-2016, 11:24 AM   #4
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Alternatively, move to Scotland.
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Old 18-09-2016, 12:03 PM   #5
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Thank you to all, Unibond purchased and will look at sorting soonest.

Scotland would only bring on the little midget from the Krankies, pissing rain and a total over reaction to the punishment of speeders. Not that I do of course

I take it I will have to fabricate someting to hold it in place whilst the glue dries.

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Old 19-09-2016, 12:46 PM   #6
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Thank you to all, Unibond purchased and will look at sorting soonest.

Scotland would only bring on the little midget from the Krankies, pissing rain and a total over reaction to the punishment of speeders. Not that I do of course

I take it I will have to fabricate someting to hold it in place whilst the glue dries.

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You'll just need to tape it up while the glue dries, don't use duck tape as it will leave residue marks all over the place, I used 3m detailing masking tape as it comes away without any glue residue
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Old 24-09-2016, 09:47 AM   #7
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Thank you to all. I got the glue recommended by NW942 ie the Unibond Repair Extreme and used duck tape (covered the bit that touches the strip of trim) but found that I had to wedge the trim with three bits of wood to hold it in place until the glue dried fully. Luckily I had three pieces long enough to wedge between the seat cushion and push the trim up into the roof.

Lets see if it lasts and if the other side drops next

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