qkingston Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 I bought a used pair of vinyl door caps from Conrad a while ago, I was going to have a go at sticking them on with Tiger Seal, bit I noticed there are a series of small holes in the back; is there supposed to be some other fixing? I cant see how you would screw in anything from the back?? Any thoughts? Rgds David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Theyre the cheap Moss moulded ones, I suspect the holes are from the moulding process. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 You could leave as per the TR4 -just painted. Or get the wooden ones. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qkingston Posted May 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks chaps, I did consider leaving unpainted but there is a bit of damage on one side of the paintwork and had ignored it thinking it was going to be covered. I looked at matching wooden cappings but baulked at the £196 price tag (Classic dash) David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 My preference if you did not want to paint would be to use the black vinyl vacuum formed capping from a post 74 TR6. 824901 & 824911. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 20 minutes ago, qkingston said: Thanks chaps, I did consider leaving unpainted but there is a bit of damage on one side of the paintwork and had ignored it thinking it was going to be covered. I looked at matching wooden cappings but baulked at the £196 price tag (Classic dash) David Quick fix is black Vinyl the area that the capping would cover.Seen it done on a few now and it looks OK as long as you use nice fine grain material. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaelfinnis Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 They are glued on, there is no other fixing. I used spray upholstery adhesive, never given any problems. Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 If they are like the repro TR6 ones, they look ok when fitted but are absolute swines to get to stick. Ended up using a wire brush to scuff off the surface before they would stick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 7 hours ago, qkingston said: .I looked at matching wooden cappings but baulked at the £196 price tag (Classic dash) David David - £196 for CD's moulded and veneered door cappings is a very good price and you are baulking at it!!! TR Shop used to charge £345 ( don't know what they charge now) and the other suppliers similar or more - I think the vinyl ones are not that different in price either. In my humble opinion, there is no contest between the two types - the wood ones really do set off the interior and worth every penny, and more even at full price Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, rcreweread said: David - £196 for CD's moulded and veneered door cappings is a very good price and you are baulking at it!!! TR Shop used to charge £345 ( don't know what they charge now) and the other suppliers similar or more - I think the vinyl ones are not that different in price either. In my humble opinion, there is no contest between the two types - the wood ones really do set off the interior and worth every penny, and more even at full price Cheers Rich Each to their own, but I agree with Rich and am very pleased with the CD wooden door cappings on my 6. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 13 hours ago, Andy Moltu said: If they are like the repro TR6 ones, they look ok when fitted but are absolute swines to get to stick. Ended up using a wire brush to scuff off the surface before they would stick. Thats because of the release agent from the moulding process, to get rid of it you need to thoroughly clean the area to be glued using a scothbrite pad soaked in a good quality spirit wipe, give it a really good scrub off and then clean off with a dry lint free cloth. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 I had a pair for my doors but after getting them I liked the painted door look. So I have dug them out never used as new in box £50 +pp Mike Redrose group will put in for sale area later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qkingston Posted May 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Mike, I've sent you a PM Rgds David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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