[urq] Door strips on 4K CSC

[Ben Swann]

I just realized this is for the UrQ, so what strips are you talking about?

Ben
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Swann" <benswann at comcast.net>
To: <acattard at yahoo.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 1:58 PM
Subject: [urq] Door strips on 4K CSC


> Are you talking about the door moulding that prevents parking lot door
ding
> damage?
>
> Often when they have been removed, they are warped.  Then no double sided
> tape will do the job and they'll keep peeling off.  I have used a
> combination of double sided tape, and black RTV to provide permanent
> adhesion, but the trick to getting them in place is to use 2 or 3 well
> placed stainless no. 8 x 1/2"  screws to hold the moulding flat against
the
> door.  Usually a screw at each end will do, since normally they are bowed
> out.
>
> Drill a pilot hole first.  Use stainless steel screws, otherwise you will
> just be starting a rust problem.
>
> This will do a fine job and be inconspicuous.
>
> Ben
>
> [Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 05:54:27 -0700 (PDT)
> From: ANTHONY ATTARD <acattard at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [urq] Door strips on 4K CSC
> To: urq at audifans.com
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>
> Good morning everyone.
> I owe everone an apology.  I did not describe my door
> problem adequately.
>
> The car in question is a 1986 4K CSQ. The black door
> strips came off on a couple of the doors. I have tried
> the usual two-way sticky tape from the local
> auto-parts store, but it does not seem to work.  So I
> was wondering if there was anyone out that has
> experienced this situation as well, and could
> recommend a solution.  Thanks in advance.
>
> Tony:  83 URQ, 86 4K CSQ; 88 Model 90Q]
>