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May 31, 2009 | 01:05 PM

vettandtyphoon1

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From: st. anne illinois

Door bolster problems

hey guys. i've seen several vettes for sale , etc... why do the arm rests on the drivers side doors always bulge up. it looks nasty.. and i think that mine.. miiiight slightly be starting to do it. is there a fix? or do guys change door panels?

May 31, 2009 | 10:53 PM

vettandtyphoon1

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Burning Brakes

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nobody knows why? ttt

May 31, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08-'11-'12

I've heard that heat mixed with the pressure from your elbow sitting on it while driving loosens the glue/epoxy and causes it to "bubble"...

I've also heard that you can take a syringe and inject some upholstry glue/epoxy under the vinyl to re-adhear it to the door...

Just my $0.02

-Nick

May 31, 2009 | 11:27 PM

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St. Jude Donor '17

Any pics of this problem?

Not sure I have the right idea of what's happening.

Jun 1, 2009 | 07:32 AM

kg54trains

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From: EXTON PA

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Originally Posted by CoyoteSR5

Syringe needles that are used to administer insulin have very small diameters and can deliver a small acturate amount of glue/epoxy without leaving a "foot print" of the needle on the surface. On black interiors the pin hole mark can be removed by a polish touch up. When injecting a very small amount of glue make sure the needle is straight because if you try to angle the needle you can enlarge what could have been a pin hole mark. It may require additional injections depending on the glue delivery to the problem points. Be careful to use a glue that gives you some work time before it sets. A instant set glue is not good and a clear drying glue is a plus. Mine was a small area and it a straight line. As the problem area gets bigger I would have second thoughts above this type of repair without professional help. Before all else fails the original glue might be able to reactivate use heat. A hot iron with a protective cloth used on a limited exposure of the problem area.

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