AW11 Tips And Tricks: C Pillar Trim And Rear Visor Epic, Part 1
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Episode 1: A NEW PLASTIC
Episode 1: A NEW PLASTIC HOPE
3 part exploration of more than you ever wanted to know about AW11 MR2 C pillar trim and rear visor problems and solutions.
In this first part I blather about why these parts fail and what options for repair or replacement exist, I demonstrate trim removal, and start installation of the Twos R Us reproduction kit.
If you don't feel like watching the near 60 minute series (and I don't blame you) here are the main takeaways:
- Damage occurs due to age and stupidity. Brittle plastic, seized threads, leaning on the trim (me), over torqueing (me), and neglect.
- Twos R Us Reproduction Trim Sets are a great solution to discolored, severely damaged, or missing pieces, but share some inherent weakness of the original design.
- Trim Saver Tabs are a great solution to broken inserts, stronger than original, and not a bad preemptive measure.
- ABS cement is an effective adhesive for repair and reinforcement of these ABS plastic pieces. (My comments on camera notwithstanding, there are also epoxies and JB Weld products engineered for ABS plastic.)
-Expand mounting holes with a file if threading the shoulder screws is challenging. Do not expand the second to top hole. Expand by maybe a millimeter at both ends of the holes, aligned lengthwise with the trim piece. (Sorry no closeup detailing this.)
I demonstrate on my 20 valve blue 1987 MR2 and a 1986 MR2 project car.
I this project took place intermittently over several months in late 2021, then the editing project was abandon until I saw related suffering described in various online forums. I hope this saves some people some struggles, and sorry it's so long.
At present (summer 2022) the Twos R Us reproduction kit is available:
http://twosrus.com/catalog/product_in...
I have not seen the Trim Saver Tab available on eBay for several months and have no information beyond the eBay seller and his YouTube channel. I encourage the seller continues to produce these tabs as they are my recommended solution to many common scenarios. The Trim Saver Tab instruction video is very informative and I refer you to it rather than reproducing it's content.
https://www.ebay.com/usr/glazedham42
@aw11trim
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3 part exploration of more than you ever wanted to know about AW11 MR2 C pillar trim and rear visor problems and solutions.
In this first part I blather about why these parts fail and what options for repair or replacement exist, I demonstrate trim removal, and start installation of the Twos R Us reproduction kit.
If you don't feel like watching the near 60 minute series (and I don't blame you) here are the main takeaways:
- Damage occurs due to age and stupidity. Brittle plastic, seized threads, leaning on the trim (me), over torqueing (me), and neglect.
- Twos R Us Reproduction Trim Sets are a great solution to discolored, severely damaged, or missing pieces, but share some inherent weakness of the original design.
- Trim Saver Tabs are a great solution to broken inserts, stronger than original, and not a bad preemptive measure.
- ABS cement is an effective adhesive for repair and reinforcement of these ABS plastic pieces. (My comments on camera notwithstanding, there are also epoxies and JB Weld products engineered for ABS plastic.)
-Expand mounting holes with a file if threading the shoulder screws is challenging. Do not expand the second to top hole. Expand by maybe a millimeter at both ends of the holes, aligned lengthwise with the trim piece. (Sorry no closeup detailing this.)
I demonstrate on my 20 valve blue 1987 MR2 and a 1986 MR2 project car.
I this project took place intermittently over several months in late 2021, then the editing project was abandon until I saw related suffering described in various online forums. I hope this saves some people some struggles, and sorry it's so long.
At present (summer 2022) the Twos R Us reproduction kit is available:
http://twosrus.com/catalog/product_in...
I have not seen the Trim Saver Tab available on eBay for several months and have no information beyond the eBay seller and his YouTube channel. I encourage the seller continues to produce these tabs as they are my recommended solution to many common scenarios. The Trim Saver Tab instruction video is very informative and I refer you to it rather than reproducing it's content.
https://www.ebay.com/usr/glazedham42
@aw11trim
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