i searched and found several threads from a few years ago, "gorilla snot" adhesive, by 3M?, seems to be the front runner. but the actual product seems to take a backseat to making sure the door and trim are both ABSOLUTELY clean.

 

any one with recent experience and product / method suggestions?

 

i really do not want this to be a recurring problem.

 

Edited September 9, 201015 yr by johnceggleston

On MKIII VW"s this is often a problem.

 

I usually clean with product of your choice.

 

Then wipe both sides down with dry gas (IPA).

 

Then the 3M double face tape.

 

I prefer not to use glues for this trim stuff. I'm just simply not neat enough. I'd imagine they would work better. But I know I'd make a mess of it.

prep the surface with 3M General Adhesive Remover. Clean with alcohol. Adhere with either 3M double sticky tape (good stuff) or Urethane (even better ... unless you EVER want to remove that trim again).

Car Goop is the best thing I have used.