Attaching Broken "A" Pillar Trim (Page 1/1)
labbe001 FEB 06, 03:51 PM
Hi all
The interior "A" Pillar trim pieces on my 87GT have the tabs broken off of the back keeping it from being re-attached to the vehicle. I have a 2015 F150 and I noticed much of the trim (including the headliner) is held on my strong magnets. Has anyone ever tried epoxying some magnets on the interior plastics as a way to re-attach them? Seems to be much easier than dealing with broken tabs and/or trying to use screws when the holes have been stripped out. just a thought


Something similar to this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165569156725

[This message has been edited by labbe001 (edited 02-06-2024).]

Vintage-Nut FEB 07, 10:39 AM
I'm planning to refurbish my '88 interior this year which will include re-doing the headliner.

Because these aged plastic pillar "tabs" are easily broken; I brought TFS "Windshield Pillar Molding Clips" as spares if the original parts break.

Using magnets will be more expensive and more time to modify IMHO.

A set of four TFS #82090 is 'cheaper' and faster at ~$8

------------------
Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles

labbe001 FEB 08, 04:25 PM

quote
Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:

I'm planning to refurbish my '88 interior this year which will include re-doing the headliner.

Because these aged plastic pillar "tabs" are easily broken; I brought TFS "Windshield Pillar Molding Clips" as spares if the original parts break.

Using magnets will be more expensive and more time to modify IMHO.

A set of four TFS #82090 is 'cheaper' and faster at ~$8




I'm talking about the metal tabs that the plastic molding clips attach to. These will break away from the pillar itself, thus preventing you to use the plastic molding clip. Many times these metal tabs will get lost and the plastic trim will be loose and rattling around. This is the case on my 87GT.
IMSA GT FEB 08, 04:37 PM
I would imagine it would work fine. You'd 3d print new tabs where the rare earth magnet could be snapped into a holder, cut the tab to size, and epoxy it on to the panel.

[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 02-08-2024).]

labbe001 FEB 09, 02:12 PM

quote
Originally posted by IMSA GT:

I would imagine it would work fine. You'd 3d print new tabs where the rare earth magnet could be snapped into a holder, cut the tab to size, and epoxy it on to the panel.





yes...that's exactly what i had in mind.