Guest dakree Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 While driving my Reatta the other day, I got a bit too close to a short metal pole standing in my lot, and I caught it with my passenger-side door trim. The extent of the damage is that the clips holding the trim on are mostly broken, and one of the studs in the door is bent. Also, the very edge of the trim is a bit ugly now, but overall the trim itself survived largely intact. My first question is, can these clips be purchased online? Also, how do I go about replacing the bent stud? Finally, I am aware that trim on cars like these is generally amongst the most rare pieces...but how much would I expect to pay for a new one if it could be located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEMO Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 You could try using a plastic pry tool,to lift and a rubber hammer to guide it back into the correct possition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 You will need to replace the moulding and clips. Clips are unique and not available new. Contact Mike at buickreattaparts.com He has everything you could need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I've got about two quart mason jars full of those clips. I include them free with the purchase of a moulding. Send me an email or call me (919.233.1973) and we can discuss pricing.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 There are 6 or 7 clips holding the molding to the door and on the ends there is a stud attached to the molding with a nut that holds it on. If one of the 6 or 7 clips is missing that is not a problem as the other 5 are more than enough.I have the door molding in black and most other colors with all the clips and my prices are most likely the lowest.I have been selling Reatta parts for about 12 years and can be reached at jfinn@cpinternet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Dakree and all,If you want your new molding to fit like it is supposed to I suggest you use all the clips. Also no prybars or rubber mallets are required for this repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEMO Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 How do you fix the bent stud? The clip will not go on it if it is bent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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