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RoyF
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Aug 15, 2021

How to repair loose trim?

A short piece of trim is trying to come loose. It's a strip of soft plastic. I would appreciate a tip on how to secure it -- a marine adhesive, perhaps?



  • That looks like rv vinyl trim that tucks into a track. If so, replace it.

    https://www.amazon.com/RVMATE-Insert-Trailer-Camper-Travel/dp/B08HPTVM5D/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=rv+vinyl+trim&qid=1629143961&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTDFFR1VTN0hOT0sxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjg5MDgyNjZIMjZBSE9QOVBPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzODMzMTYzUUFGVEJLNlFVQksxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
  • There are many types of adhesives. 40 plus years of boating here.

    Whatever you use, do NOT use 3M 5200. That stuff is nasty. Intended for below waterline use & for things that will never ever, ever have a reason to be removed such as deck to hull bonding. Been there. regretted using that.

    Get some 3M 4200, or similar. It bonds nicely to clean surfaces & makes a nice clean edge between surfaces by running an ice cube along the joint before the product skins over.
  • Wide trim like that is often stuck with 3M VHB tape, about 1/2” wide, one strip along each edge on the backside.

    :):)
  • Check an auto parts store they carry a adhesive for trim.