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HoosierDaddy · 02-08-2010, 02:47 PM

My coach was vandalized prior to my purchase. The vandals attempted entry (unsuccessful)by prying on the door. This damaged the door edge and broke the factory applied adhesive that held the door "sandwich" together. I have not had good success with replacing the adhesive so I reverted to the fastening method used by Newell for years......rivets. I purchased the rivets locally and got the tool from Byler rivet supply.
http://www.bylerrivet.com/
It doesn't look as smooth as the factory solution but IMO will be acceptable.........especially after the new paint job I have planned for the future.

02-08-2010, 02:47 PM	#1
HoosierDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 424	Door Repair (Where's Rosie-the-riveter when I need her?) My coach was vandalized prior to my purchase. The vandals attempted entry (unsuccessful)by prying on the door. This damaged the door edge and broke the factory applied adhesive that held the door "sandwich" together. I have not had good success with replacing the adhesive so I reverted to the fastening method used by Newell for years......rivets. I purchased the rivets locally and got the tool from Byler rivet supply. http://www.bylerrivet.com/ It doesn't look as smooth as the factory solution but IMO will be acceptable.........especially after the new paint job I have planned for the future. Attached Images __________________ 1993 Newell 45'#316, 1976 Trans Am 455, 1967 GTO, 1953 Chevrolet 3105 (panel truck),1952 Chevrolet 3600,1969 Airstream Overlander. Always fixing something!