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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: WeekendMechanic on 03 February 2020, 09:45
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I have taken the sunroof shade off to reupholster but handle looks like its moulded on, is this the case?
Anyone know how to take it off?
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I'm aware of two different types of these, a small central moulding and a larger full-width type. But both seem to be attached in the same way; during assembly the moulding would be placed over the fabric, with plastic pegs protruding through holes in the panel. I take it that the pegs would then be heated to deform and widen them in a similar way to a metal rivet.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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I'm aware of two different types of these, a small central moulding and a larger full-width type. But both seem to be attached in the same way; during assembly the moulding would be placed over the fabric, with plastic pegs protruding through holes in the panel. I take it that the pegs would then be heated to deform and widen them in a similar way to a metal rivet.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
What would be the best method to remove it I am thinking to melt the rounded white plastic ends with a slder gun and ease them out leaving enough plastic to mould them back in place will it work do you think?
Anyone know of a better method or knows another way Im all ears.
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I just melt the peg molds, then melt the plastic back on with a soldier, its not as pretty, but its just as solid.