How To Fix Rear Boot Panel On

[nomis 12]

Some comedian decided to attach the plastic rear boot panel to my GTI with some form adhesive that has since good rock solid and cracked.

 

I noticed it wasn't particularly well fitting when I got the car in December and it's got progressively worse and then finally gave up the ghost yesterday when half the panel came loose.

 

I've taken it off the car, revealing a horrendous mess of crunchy adhesive that's almost like tile grout that I need to remove.

 

My question is how do I fix this back on properly.

 

It looks like there should be some clips that do the trick.

 

Is anybody able to help me by telling me if that is the case and if so where the fixings on the panel and fixing points on the boot are meant to be.

 

Apologies if this sound like a dumb question, but I have zero experience of fixing up cars, so reckon it's best to ask my fellow forum members who will have done this stuff many times before.

 

I'll take a pic of the mess later and post it, so you can see.

 

Thanks.

[aldworth33 45 1 Cars]

It's slides up and tight. If the bits that wrap round are broken then adhesive or buying a new one is all you can do

[dobboy 231 2 Cars]

There are 4 fixings that slide on to little rivets that poke out the boot panel, the fixings are located behind the badges.

(The ends of the boot panel hold themselves on when they are not cracked.)

 

It took me 5 cars in scrappies to get a decent set of the fixings, but maybe they are still available new.

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

Nope, fixings are NLA, that includes the rivets.

[Mac Crash 78 1 Cars]

If your struggling for the sliding clips then I have some spare ones available somewhere...

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Silicone sealer + G clamps.

[nomis 12]

This is the mess at the moment. Can't see any obvious mounting points

Edited April 27, 2015 by nomis

[Alastairh 47]

What clip do you use for the little pin on the panel? It's been a while.

 

Al

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

Little wavy things

Edited April 28, 2015 by farmer

[dobboy 231 2 Cars]

Silicone sealer + G clamps.

Silicone is the last thing you should use on a car's bodywork.

[nomis 12]

Sorry picture didn't post from mobile. This is the mess at the minute.

Thanks for the help here folks, Mac Crash or anyone else who has clips, I'd definitely be interested.

If not will need to get it stuck on better.

Anyone got any thoughts on cleaning this up?

Here's another shot

Edited April 28, 2015 by nomis

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

I have over 100 of the clips.

 

£1 each plus postage

[dobboy 231 2 Cars]

Think you'll need one of those rubber wheel drill attachment things to get that off. The rivets will be in there somewhere i would think.

[Anthony 1,003]

The rivets that the clips go over are behind where the tailgate badges would be, two each side.

 

I can't obviously see them in that picture, so I wonder if they've been ground off previously to make a smooth panel?

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Silicone is the last thing you should use on a car's bodywork.

 

Why's that?

[dobboy 231 2 Cars]

Silicon is a major no no in bodyshops as the slightest partical causes fish eyes on new paint jobs.

 

Buffing it off it can become air bourne and contaminate other cars in bodyshops.

 

best to avoid having it on your car.

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Ah, yes it is an arse to get off.

It's holding one of my rear quarter badges on!

[nomis 12]

Rear panel appears flat from what I can tell with the adhesive still caked over it. Am guessing they are big enough to be felt even with that crap on there.

 

How good are those rubber disc things to clean stuff up, they just fit into a standard drill don't they?

[Ams 23 1 Cars]

Have a look at this guide as well mate :

 

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=148298&hl=%2Btailgate+%2Bpanel

Edited April 28, 2015 by Ams

[nomis 12]

That guide is exceptionally useful.

 

Ordered a rubber eraser wheel - will see how that goes at the weekend if it hopefully arrives by then.

 

Will update with pics.

 

Farmer, I think I'd definitely be interested in some clips, please. How many do I need?

 

Thanks folks. Really helpful as ever.

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

You need 4, if you are missing the rivets I can supply them as well.

[nomis 12]

Rubber eraser wheel that I bought turned out to be useless, just left tiny shavings of rubber on the car and adhesive.

 

However, a liberal spraying with something called Sticky Stuff Remover then leaving it to sit for a few minutes before a careful scraping with an old credit card - and then plastic scraper I searched out as a better tool got shot of it in about half an hour.

 

Few little paint chips but other than that all clean.

 

There are definitely no rivets hiding there!

 

Farmer, I'd be glad to take a set of clips and rivets off you if possible, please.

 

 

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

Silicon is a major no no in bodyshops as the slightest partical causes fish eyes on new paint jobs.

 

Buffing it off it can become air bourne and contaminate other cars in bodyshops.

 

best to avoid having it on your car.

Cured "silicone" sealer is no problem. In fact you can paint over it. It is "wet" silicone such as dash spray, bumper treatment, etc, that causes problems.

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

£10 delivered

 

4 clips and 4 rivets

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Silicone depending on type can cause RUST