Stupid roundel question....
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Ok, so I had to replace my front roundel and a forum member was nice enough to send me one with grommets. Now I can't get it to sit flush. I tried to push and pound (gently with the palm of my hand) but no luck. It will not sit flush. It isn't horribly sticking out but there is definitely some play. I suppose I could put some adhesive on the back to make sure it doesn't come off but I would really like it to seat properly.
Any ideas?
I thought this would be simpler.....
Thanks!
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I thought this would be simpler.....
Thanks!
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Ok, so I had to replace my front roundel and a forum member was nice enough to send me one with grommets. Now I can't get it to sit flush. I tried to push and pound (gently with the palm of my hand) but no luck. It will not sit flush. It isn't horribly sticking out but there is definitely some play. I suppose I could put some adhesive on the back to make sure it doesn't come off but I would really like it to seat properly.
Any ideas?
I thought this would be simpler.....
Thanks!
Any ideas?
I thought this would be simpler.....
Thanks!
As an alternative I suggest cleaning both mating surfaces with denatured (rubbing) alcohol, putting down a few dabs of clear silicone sealer and refitting the roundel as tightly as you can - securing it with some painter's tape until the silicone dries.
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Chris, Is it possible that whatever hit your hood roundel also caused a slight imperfection where it has to sit flush? I've replaced many a worn-out or chipped hood roundels with both factory original and aftermarket without the problem you've described. If you decide to use tape, remember that has a thickness too and might raise the roundel a bit.
As an alternative I suggest cleaning both mating surfaces with denatured (rubbing) alcohol, putting down a few dabs of clear silicone sealer and refitting the roundel as tightly as you can - securing it with some painter's tape until the silicone dries.
As an alternative I suggest cleaning both mating surfaces with denatured (rubbing) alcohol, putting down a few dabs of clear silicone sealer and refitting the roundel as tightly as you can - securing it with some painter's tape until the silicone dries.
Thanks everybody!!!!
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Thanks for reminding me why I moved the H-E-double hockey sticks out of there. Good luck with your Roundel. If the panel isn't damaged, you don't have the grommets fully seated in the openings. There should be absolutely no need to use tape or any other adhesive.
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