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Date:         Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:52:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Chris Lisica <wavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris Lisica <wavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Disassembling Westy interior for Seam Rust battle?
Comments: To: Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <091020071224.22299.46E5376B000C1DB40000571B2216554886C9C9CDCB020E03020100@comcast.net>
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FWIW, I recently had to buy new clips for my 88 GL's rear hatch panel cover and the dealership was cheaper than gowesty by .30 a piece. And they ordered the quantity I needed and had them for me within a day. I was shocked. Thought I'd let y'all know....

Chris

On 9/10/07, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote: > > <what's the correct way to remove interior paneling? It seems a lot of > the panels are held in place with plastic clip thingies. What's the > best way to remove them to avoid damaging the clips/panels> > > > With a "U" shaped tool made for removing car trim panels. Try to use a > screwdriver and you'll likely break the panel. As for the clips, no matter > how careful you are, some will break because they are brittle from age. When > that happens, go to Lowes (NOT Home Depot) and you'll find suitable > replacements (though not original) in the specialty hardware section. > Jeff >

-- Chris 88 Vanagon GL (daily driver) 87 Westfalia (in progress)


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