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OptimusPrime

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Tear on door trim
« on: 10 August 2011, 09:00:22 AM »
Hi. I've a 2003, 93. I had an accident the other day and tore a small bit of the rubbery fabric, just above the silver strip, on the rear o/s door. Saab say I can't just replace this bit and have to buy a whole door card. Apparently this will cost serious money.

Can anyone suggest a glue or such that will allow me to repair the 'fabric'? I don't want to make it worse by melting it etc or allowing the tear to get worse. I also don't want it to go 'hard' in that area. Ad close to an invisible mend would be my goal, bearing in Ming I'll have to do it and I'm pretty ham fisted.  ;)

Any suggestions? Thanks. Optimus

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Re: Tear on door trim
« Reply #1 on: 10 August 2011, 09:42:37 AM »
Hello Optimus, always annoying when these little mishaps occur  - I believe there are some kits available for doing repairs to trim
Look HERE

Also you may find there are mobile repairers -  this one is in Salop/ N Wales area

http://www.dingtrim.co.uk/page4.htm

I just quickly Googled " smart repairs vinyl trim" to get those
« Last Edit: 10 August 2011, 09:45:07 AM by Trenchfoot »

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Re: Tear on door trim
« Reply #2 on: 10 August 2011, 09:52:06 AM »
You could also try a breaker.

Salvo Group or Neo Brothers etc. Most likely have what you want.
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Re: Tear on door trim
« Reply #3 on: 10 August 2011, 11:20:52 AM »
Thanks. I'd been considering a breakers but was thinking not many would have been scrapped or written off. I'll try the ones you suggest. I also wasn't really sure what the material was so thanks for that too!