What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

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radioarno
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What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

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I need to glue the trim which is coming loose, By trim I mean the stuff that's under the doors and over the fenders on the exterior body. I need to glue it to the metal and some glues don't work on some plastics. Anybody know what kind of plastic that stuff is?
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Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

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There are retaining clips that hold the plastic over fender and plastic to the doors.

It would be better to remove the plastic, then install new clips.
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radioarno
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Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

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thanks. Any idea what kind of plastic it is? Polyethylene, polypropylene. polystyrene, pvc? Those clips are $18 for 50, $9 for 25, I just need one, perfectly happy to glue.
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Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

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Your auto parts store sells trim tape, which should be used along with new clips.
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Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

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if you have a spare clip I'll send you the money to send it to me. It will certainly cost less than buying a bag of 25 clips.
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Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

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go to your local parts store. they will have a little package of like 4 for $5.
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