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    The outside of my drivers side door is loose. The thin exterior panel with the weather stripping pulls away from the window when I tug on it due to the body panel glue coming loose.
    What kind of glue should I use to seal the door? Also do I have to do anything special like reseal the whole door? or just put glue on the part that needs it?

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    Any pics?
    It will help substantially!
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      Sorry I took so long to respond. Here are some pics.

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        The second picture shows it best how the panel is coming off.

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        • #5
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          I had no idea the outside of the doors were held together with glue.

          Maybe contact cement glue?
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            Re: door panel glue?

            Originally posted by truekoa View Post
            I had no idea the outside of the doors were held together with glue.
            You and me both! I never knew...

            I'd try some gorilla glue and clamps. If gorilla doesn't hold it, I don't know what else to recommend -besides welding. If the parts are plastic, you can look for a shop that does plastic welding.

            -OR-, Start searching for a replacement door. It may be a cheaper alternative.
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            • #7
              Re: door panel glue?

              The third pic is how it looks when I dont pull on it. I just thought I had a bent door hook or something until I actually started trying to fix it.

              I was looking at the gorilla epoxy but I don't know if it will be too thick for the door to be smooth with the rest of the body. I may just swing by a body shop and see what they would use.

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              • #8
                Re: door panel glue?

                Originally posted by calliph View Post
                I was looking at the gorilla epoxy but I don't know if it will be too thick for the door to be smooth with the rest of the body.
                If clamped, it'll probably foam-out past the body's lining without pushing the panel out of place. Clamping is essential! The dried up foam can be sanded with relative ease.
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                • #9
                  Re: door panel glue?

                  You want to use a panel adhesive, like duramix 4154 or the like.

                  http://www.autobodysupply.net/product-p/duramix4154.htm

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                  • #10
                    Re: door panel glue?

                    Originally posted by Bonemaro View Post
                    You want to use a panel adhesive, like duramix 4154 or the like.

                    http://www.autobodysupply.net/product-p/duramix4154.htm
                    Yea I think that will work out perfect, and I will clamp it down.

                    Thanks everyone for the help and input! When I order it I will let you all know how it goes.

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                    • #11
                      Re: door panel glue?

                      Ok, I forgot about this thread but since others may have same problem down the line I will tell you guys what happened.

                      First I used some sand paper to sand off as much of the old glue as I could to make a smooth surface. I then purchased some auto body glue from autozone or advance (don't remember) and put it down the crack in the door, and let it sit with some C clamps overnight. This was about a year ago and it still is holding strong. :rock:

                      Thanks again everyone for the help.

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