Leather Trim Issues
#2
Suzuka Master
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I think this has been fixed before but on the front driver's side door for a CL but im sure its basically the same procedure. In the DIY, you need to remove the door panel. take some glue i believe and apply then clamp it down. I just saw it a month ago or so, so maybe someone will give the link or you can search for it in the CL forums.
#3
Originally Posted by whudini3000
On the rear passenger side of my car the leather trim has separated from dash? Any Resolutions?
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#4
Avant Garde Wheels
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yea, i have this situation too. and before, i lived in arizona and most of the time, i parked outside with the blazing sun. being a nbp, it got hot quick inside my car. came to find this little sucker (like yours) coming apart. i jus got some glue and voila, back together.
#5
Originally Posted by jjashaa
yea, i have this situation too. and before, i lived in arizona and most of the time, i parked outside with the blazing sun. being a nbp, it got hot quick inside my car. came to find this little sucker (like yours) coming apart. i jus got some glue and voila, back together.
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#9
06 Anthracite TL
Originally Posted by KSuchdeve
Here's the DIY -- https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187099
Any comments or disagreements?
#10
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I have the same problem here on the front and rear driver side doors, I just fix mine recently using couple drops of super glue, spring clips and a firm ruler just like DIY link above but don't have to tear the panel apart (Oh boy, I don't know how can he get a bag of 16 spring clips for only $4, I paid $10 at Lowe's)
It holds up very well so far the next day.
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It holds up very well so far the next day.
#11
Originally Posted by erdoc48
This is a very good writeup, but if you want an easier way out, you can use the Gorilla Glue in the gap, then use some clamps (spring loaded) after removing the ashtray in the door panel (pad the pressure points of the clamps)- you can also use a shower rod that is spring loaded to apply pressure to the inside of the door panel (obviously sprung between the 2 doors so that it pushes the door panel back to the normal location of the window switch panel). However, I would use a lot of padding on the ends of the shower rod so you don't indent the door panel foam. I did this to my 00TL with very good results- the Gorilla glue will expand some when dry, but it can be cracked off using an X-acto knife (just be careful not to cut the door panel).
Any comments or disagreements?
Any comments or disagreements?
#12
04 Black Infiniti I35
I gotta tell you, I am very dissapointed with Acura work quality ... the TLs feel cheap, they feel like they are made in China.
The materials and the quality of labor are cheap and very weak.
I am glad I sold this car, never again will I buy any Acura .... my Infiniti feels like solid craftmenship, quality materials and assembly, and feels far superior.
The materials and the quality of labor are cheap and very weak.
I am glad I sold this car, never again will I buy any Acura .... my Infiniti feels like solid craftmenship, quality materials and assembly, and feels far superior.
#14
06 Anthracite TL
Originally Posted by co1063
i'll give it a try, which clamps do you suggest and where would i get them?
Probably at Home Depot or Lowes (the ones I used in the past came as part of a toolkit- I don't remember where I got those tools). Just get clamps that are spring loaded that will fit in the ashtray area and press against the vinyl without too much pressure. Just be sure to use lots of padding so you don't dent the vinyl/ foam (actually, if you do this accidentally, the foam will pop itself out over time). Also, don't use too much Gorilla glue as it expands when drying (clamps should be left on for 1 day). Then crack off the excess glue with the Xacto knife, and you should get really good results.
#15
Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by 03typeStl
I gotta tell you, I am very dissapointed with Acura work quality ... the TLs feel cheap, they feel like they are made in China.
The materials and the quality of labor are cheap and very weak.
I am glad I sold this car, never again will I buy any Acura .... my Infiniti feels like solid craftmenship, quality materials and assembly, and feels far superior.
The materials and the quality of labor are cheap and very weak.
I am glad I sold this car, never again will I buy any Acura .... my Infiniti feels like solid craftmenship, quality materials and assembly, and feels far superior.
Btw, have you seen the crash tests on chinese made cars on youtube?
#17
04 Black Infiniti I35
Originally Posted by aznboi2424
Btw, have you seen the crash tests on chinese made cars on youtube?
#18
i used "sumo glue" to glue the panels together today. took about 30 minutes of clamping per door panel. didn't eliminate the gap (still a small gap because of the left over glue sticking in there) but it looks much better than before. im satisfied. i agree with 03typeStl that our cars' quality isn't the best but i still love my TL
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