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What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:24 am
by radioarno
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?

Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:37 am
by SeattleJeremy
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.

Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:26 am
by radioarno
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.

Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:01 pm
by andrewclaus
Your auto parts store sells trim tape, which should be used along with new clips.

Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:37 pm
by radioarno
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.

Re: What type of plastic is the trim on 04 Vibe

Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:14 am
by zbyers
go to your local parts store. they will have a little package of like 4 for $5.