Date:         Fri, 5 Feb 1999 01:30:12 EST
Reply-To:     SyncroHead@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Davis <SyncroHead@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Interior door fastening clips issue
Comments: To: mruskin@PANGEA.CA
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In a message dated 99-02-04 22:35:50 EST, mruskin@PANGEA.CA writes:

> Is there are ready REASONABLE priced replacement source for these items? My
>  FLAPS wants over $3.00 EACH for them. My interior is that beige or light
tan
>  color, the clips should match, or it will look weird.

Yes.  I used similar ones that VW uses in the front door panels.  These clips
are softer and can be inserted & removed numerous times without damage.  I
seem to recall that they were cheaper too.  The original plastic covering was
a bit tattered and didn't cover the edges of the panel.  I covered the panel
with new black naugahyde which covered the unattractive tops of the plastic
clips too.  I used 3M spray adhesive to attach the vinyl to the panel and
wraped it about 1/2" around the back side.  If VW doesn't sell these at a
reasonable price, very similar generic ones can be purchased at many FLAPS.

Regards,
Jim Davis