Loose trim

Kev0607 · Jun 1st, 2021, 23:27

**2007 S80 P3**

Hi chaps,

The plastic trim piece towards the bottom of the driver's door has come loose (I think Volvo call it a moulding, but it may be known as a side skirt). Anyway, one part of it is clipped & secure, but the other end isn't. It doesn't sit flush, hangs down & stands out like a sore thumb.

It looks like the clips that should secure the trim in place were broken in the past & it has been stuck on with some kind of clear adhesive (on the end that's not secure). It probably wasn't the right stuff to use, hence why its now hanging off.

Can anyone recommend any good products that will hold this trim piece on? As the clips are already missing, I don't mind using adhesive again (providing it'll last!).

I don't particularly want to take the whole trim piece off to fit new clips, as no doubt, the other clips will break in the process. Or is that the only option? If so, does anyone know which clips I need?

Volvo want a stupid figure for what's effectively a piece of plastic, so I'm definitely not buying a new piece of trim. I just want to try to secure the existing.

Thanks.

ferg55 · Jun 1st, 2021, 23:34

Black number plate sticky pads should do it. 3M or similar quality brand.

Kev0607 · Jun 1st, 2021, 23:43

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Originally Posted by ferg55

Black number plate sticky pads should do it. 3M or similar quality brand.

Ah yes, I didn't think of those. Thanks.

Jun 1st, 2021, 23:27	#1
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:42 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Loose trim 2007 S80 P3 Hi chaps, The plastic trim piece towards the bottom of the driver's door has come loose (I think Volvo call it a moulding, but it may be known as a side skirt). Anyway, one part of it is clipped & secure, but the other end isn't. It doesn't sit flush, hangs down & stands out like a sore thumb. It looks like the clips that should secure the trim in place were broken in the past & it has been stuck on with some kind of clear adhesive (on the end that's not secure). It probably wasn't the right stuff to use, hence why its now hanging off. Can anyone recommend any good products that will hold this trim piece on? As the clips are already missing, I don't mind using adhesive again (providing it'll last!). I don't particularly want to take the whole trim piece off to fit new clips, as no doubt, the other clips will break in the process. Or is that the only option? If so, does anyone know which clips I need? Volvo want a stupid figure for what's effectively a piece of plastic, so I'm definitely not buying a new piece of trim. I just want to try to secure the existing. Thanks. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 (P3) - 110,000 miles 2008 V70 2.4 D5 (P3) - 163,000 miles Last edited by Kev0607; Jun 1st, 2021 at 23:30.

Jun 1st, 2021, 23:34	#2
ferg55 Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 22:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: oxford	Black number plate sticky pads should do it. 3M or similar quality brand.

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