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Old 26th June 2019, 18:43   #1
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Thumbs up I fixed a thing

So, when the window fitter fitted a new side window a couple of years ago, & then broke the chrome surround on the indoor handle, & not telling me I finally fixed it using the self tap screw method I discovered the other day
I had to prise the chrome ring away as he'd glued it to the panel, then removed the screw & eased out the handle. Drilled & fitted 2 self tappers, one in the top, one underneath, & refitted the assembly. Works great
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One thing, when taking off the ring, there was a noise like all the catches unlocking/ locking Had a look around, couldn't see anything so carried on. Turns out, as I was pulling the handle, my finger was resting on the n/side rear window switch, & I'd opened it
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Old 26th June 2019, 19:24   #2
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I quite like the look of that repair Ronnie, I might have to start saving all the broken handles now instead of chucking them!
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Old 26th June 2019, 19:42   #3
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I quite like the look of that repair Ronnie, I might have to start saving all the broken handles now instead of chucking them!
It's a doddle Andy, no more messy glue & can be done in situ
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Old 27th June 2019, 00:10   #4
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Hi Ronnie,
Any chance of a link, or a picture? Can't picture this fix - sure I it will be obvious when I see it.
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Old 27th June 2019, 08:58   #5
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Any chance of a link, or a picture? Can't picture this fix - sure I it will be obvious when I see it.
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I'm still not convinced of this method. I can envisage any excess stress will either crack the backing or lead to the complete handle being pulled out of the card. Though in saying that, your picture shows it better, and always my fear of the cracking a little. My mother is quite hard on them. I've had to replace three in her clio and repair mine twice with her pulling too hard. The clios are one piece moulded ones, held in with a single screw bolt in the middle like ours are. Hers crack at this screw.

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I'm still not convinced of this method. I can envisage any excess stress will either crack the backing or lead to the complete handle being pulled out of the card. Though in saying that, your picture shows it better, and always my fear of the cracking a little. My mother is quite hard on them. I've had to replace three in her clio and repair mine twice with her pulling too hard. The clios are one piece moulded ones, held in with a single screw bolt in the middle like ours are. Hers crack at this screw.

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Alan, this is to fix the chrome ring to the handle, there is no pressure on the ring itself It replaces gluing the ring.
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Alan, this is to fix the chrome ring to the handle, there is no pressure on the ring itself It replaces gluing the ring.
there is, or else it wouldn't break as someone pulls too hard/far, which is my concern. The ring tabs are now (in my mind) sacrificial although I dont believe they ever were meant to be. With age and multiple heavy handedness they will weaken and snap. If that heavy handedness continues , the ring is now strong, so the damage moves on to the next weakest area. That to me will be the screw or the bracketry behind the door card.

If the heavy handedness didn't continue, glue would be sufficient.

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Old 27th June 2019, 20:51   #9
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Glued mine on drivers door 4/5 times with super glue and other types. Still came off. Tried Gorilla Glue six months ago, and still in place.
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Glued mine on drivers door 4/5 times with super glue and other types. Still came off. Tried Gorilla Glue six months ago, and still in place.
IF it comes off again, try an old soldering iron tip, melting in a bit cable tie.
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