[DMCForum] Re: rear view mirror adhesive and more

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Lauren - The rear T panel is clipped in the center, and relies on 
its own stiffness to stay up at the ends.  When I recovered my 
panels, I glued some wooden lathes onto the upper surface on the aft 
edge of the panel, on either side of the center clip.  I would 
probably go with 1/8th inch aluminum bars next time.  Better yet, 
some people have applied fiberglass cloth and resin to the panel 
backing to increase the overall stiffness of the panel.  Lots of 
options for you, although removal is required for them.  You might 
be able to work some super-duper double-sided tape up there for a 
cheap solution, but that would be a bit tedious.  I ran with stapled 
door panels for the longest time until I finally dealt with the 
situation.  Hardly noticeable, but ...

Toby Peterson
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Lauren" <LPLand@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> > Lauren, next time just use a stapler.  The cardboard backing
> > is fine for taking staples.
> 
> A stapler, Walt?  Never thought of it, but the seam actully 
doesn't 
> look too bad and it was a quick and easy  fix for me to do.  
> 
> What's the best way to re-attach the back of the T-panel.  Contact 
> cement?  It's sagging in the back just where it meets the rear 
> window behind the driver's seat .  It feels like it was once held 
in 
> place with an adhesive of some sort.  On the side behind the 
> passenger seat I can't feel any clamps or clips holding it in 
place so 
> I assume it was originally glued.  
> 
> ........................LP

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