Slider Door Chrome Trim
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I was also going to suggest double sided tape. 3m vhb would be perfect I'm not sure id call it a cheat job might be better than clips they just didn't have it back then. 3M VHB tape is used in stuctral bonding those cargo trailers you see without screws or rivets the metal siding on most is bonded with VHB tape. using a adhesion promoter on the trim would be a good idea if you go that route. The clips however might be cheaper the tape is $145 per roll.
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Thats a great "temporary" idea John. It will also cover the holes. If it sticks so well, I'd be a little worried about paint coming off with it.
It would suck, however, if driving down the hwy and the tape lets go....bye bye trim
It's a cheat job for sure and I'm not proud ... not so proud I havent reversed the install either. This is the same stuff used today by the factories for emblems, body side moldings and such. Nothing that is going to fall off or damage the paint unless it's boarderline already. Like I said 10yrs and holding strong on our Mini.
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Thats a great "temporary" idea John. It will also cover the holes. If it sticks so well, I'd be a little worried about paint coming off with it.
It would suck, however, if driving down the hwy and the tape lets go....bye bye trim
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Rushing to get our 64 Cooper ready for a show I cut corners and used some 3M doublesided emblem tape for the door trim. The plan was to do the job correctly after the event. 10yrs later and the 3M product is still holding the trim in place. Not concourse by any means however I'm the only one that knows (until now anyhow).
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Mousy may be correct. My 62 997 Cooper has those large holes.
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I had the same suggestion as minimans, and I did go measure the rivet 13H743 and as I guessed it only needs about a 1/8th" hole. I think mousy may have the right answer though.... Early 997 Cooper probably had different clips.... maybe try a full service paint store with automotive section.... check the little kiosk with all the trim clips... I bet something will jump out at you that you can make work!
You might just plug the holes with some of these little rubber or PVC 'plugs':
I will order the Trim kit tomorrow, and take it to an bod sho supply store to see if i can find somethin that will work.
i also have another idea tha may allow me to use the standard rivets.
I was thinking of making a bunch of sheet metal rectangular plates (7 mm x 12 mm) with the 1/8" rivet hole. I could use one on the back side and one on the front, the rivet would have a dual purpose... Hold the plates and the trim... I will try this out if I can't find proper clips.
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I may prep both sets of doors so I can switch them up at will
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I had the same suggestion as minimans, and I did go measure the rivet 13H743 and as I guessed it only needs about a 1/8th" hole. I think mousy may have the right answer though.... Early 997 Cooper probably had different clips.... maybe try a full service paint store with automotive section.... check the little kiosk with all the trim clips... I bet something will jump out at you that you can make work!
You might just plug the holes with some of these little rubber or PVC 'plugs':
//www.minimania.com/part/GMT541/Plug-Pvc-Grommet-1-4-Od
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Aren't they the same as convertible top snaps ? A friend of mine was so scared of bending a trim he siliconed his on and they are still holding years later.
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I like MiniMan's suggestion. It will be a lot easier to make new holes than come up with clips for the ones that are there.
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Minimans suggestion sounds good.
I was going to suggest some sort of rivet nut that would allow the fitment of the more recent style rivet. That may stick out above the surface too far though.
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Why not drill smaller hole for the later rivets next to the large holes? The holes will be hidden by the trim and some butyl strip to seal the large holes?
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notabmw:
Part number 13H743, or small snap fasteners as used on clothing with small pop rivets.
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This is what was original, but I do not remember the rivet being that large:
Part number 13H743
//www.minimania.com/part/13H743/Austin-Mini-Rivet-Clip-Upper-Door-Stainless-Moulding
//www.minimania.com/part/24A341/Austin-Mini-S-Right-Hand-Side-Lower-Door-Chrome-Trim
Thanks for the picture... I am looking to see if there is a solution to this without having to weld up the holes
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