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Old 07-28-2009, 08:38 PM
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So popping airvents is self explanitory, how can i fix this, should i just hot glue these back in, or use apoxy. And my front side marker keep popping out when i travel at high speeds, i know they have clips and stuff to hold them in but they are NOT working. Can i glue these too, i know it will be a hassle to get them out in the event of changing a light bulb.
 
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Old 07-28-2009, 09:44 PM
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the new vent the dealer has will fix the problem, I paid $55 for the one side that kept popping out

the side marker just sounds like it needs to be replaced. might as well get some clear ones - they look cooler
 
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Old 07-29-2009, 10:06 AM
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yeah both my sides are messed up, same with the markers, and i tinited them black, is there any other way to fix these, i heard of using appoxy
 
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Old 07-30-2009, 07:26 AM
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Disco my boy, put the epoxy down and slowly back away. Epoxy is mean as a "forever" adhesive.

The vents, even with the "improved" style, can and will still pop up. Take a tiny drop of Gorilla glue (or something like that) and put it on the tip of the plastic button fastener that holds the vent down. That is all you need to do to fix that problem.

The side markers can be a pain in the butt. Are you pushing them back (toward the rear of the car) with a good amount of force? If you are seating them and they still pop out, perhaps a tiny bit of rubber cement would help hold them in place, but not be impossible to remove. A little clear silicone caulk could also be used. Use sparingly.
 
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:52 AM
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oky appoxxy is down, and thanks for the markers, its drving me nuts,
 
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