[DMCForum] Re: rear view mirror adhesive and more

["Joe OBrien" <joeyoseppijoe@xxxxxxxxx>]

I like the idea of the aluminum bars. I did the fiberglass resin 
trick, but that WITH the bars would've been indestructable. I'll 
remember that next time I redo a t-panel headliner.


Joe















--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, tmpintnl@xxxx wrote:
> 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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