[s-cars] sunroof control trim

[Bob Rossato]

> BTDT with the epoxy this summer.
> Severe heat loosened 2 of the clips on mine.
> I scuffed and clean the metal , and then used liberal amounts of epoxy.
> One side held , the other didn't. I tried numerous times but always popped
> off.
> My solution was to use some "PL Premium " construction adhesive.
> Sets up in
> about an hour, as with any glue job.. needs to be clamped.
>
> It's been 6 months and it's still up there.
> Hot test has passed, now we try the cold test...
>
> Mark

I guess I'll have to talk to one of the Materials Engineers at work that
specializes in adhesives and see what kind of concoctions he has lying
around.  One of the adhesives we use we affectionally refer to as "blue goo"
and is quite tenacious stuff and does well in high temperatures.  It's a
Hysol product but I forget the number.  I think one of the keys is to put a
bead of the adhesive under the clip as well so that the clip ends up being
in the adhesive and not under it.  As long as it adheres well to the plastic
cover it should be fine.  And the key to any adhesive is good surface
preparation.  Make sure all greases/oils are removed from the bonding
surface.  Wipe down with IPA and don't touch with your fingers.

Bob