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Old 02-04-2019, 04:48 PM   #1
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What is the technique for getting the door panel clips to pop into the holes in the door? Bought new panels and the clips won't go in the holes.
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Old 02-04-2019, 05:06 PM   #2
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what body are you working on. and what clips are you using. some of the clips that comes with the interior kits, are not very good.
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Old 02-04-2019, 05:46 PM   #3
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It's a 30 coupe. I'm using the clips that came with the panels. The wire is the same size as the originals, but maybe a little different form.
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Old 02-04-2019, 06:44 PM   #4
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they should go in, but they sometime have the tendency to pucker the upholstery. I use some needle nose pliers to help move the clips into place. and get them started in the holes.
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Old 02-04-2019, 08:09 PM   #5
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I had problems with new panels those clips were strong! Needle nose pliers to keep the clips straight and a diameter hammer ( big hammer) and pushed them in, the Palm of my hand didn't work. When I removed the panels the clips seamed to have weakened, the install went back much easier the second time. Maybe you can squeeze the clips before the first install to help?
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Old 02-04-2019, 08:39 PM   #6
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Where did you get the clips? The repo clips do not look anything like what the originals did.
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Old 02-05-2019, 02:10 AM   #7
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I've used a short length of 2 X 1/2 board covered in cloth, so as to not mar the upholstery, and drive it home with a hard plastic mallet or your hand, #1 thing to do prior to striking is ensure the clip nose is in the hole, if it's not lined up right, you'll know...and it may not be a good thing.
New clips are notoriously stiff.
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Old 02-05-2019, 11:42 AM   #8
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It sometimes helps to put a little wax on the clips for a lubricant.
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Old 02-06-2019, 01:30 PM   #9
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Simply Apply Some Grease, makers a 50% differenece.
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