The interior of my 82 300cd is pretty nice. Great wood, no cracks in the dash, etc. Problem is the rear interior panel where it curves up to make the pilliar for where the seatbelt comes out, has some separation of the vinyl from the backerboard.

So it is this panel:



Top forward corner by the front seat seatbelt pass-through:



We have separation of the vinyl from the backer, almost like the vinyl shrunk, causing it to peel and come up.





Is fixing this properly and cleanly a DIY job or do I need to use a pro? If I can DIY, I assume Ill want to warm the vinyl and then pull it and adhere it bit by bit to ensure it is well stretched to the backer.

What is the right product to stick this on with? I assume some glue. The backer seems like a cross between fiberboard and cardboard.

Any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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3M 8090 is good adhesive for trim like this. You can get it at most automotive part stores. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRM-8090

I'd probably do as you said, heat the vinyl, apply some of the 3M stuff to both surfaces, mate the surfaces, then either hold it in place until the glue sets or use tape to hold it in place.

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Because it is a long length, I'll probably try to adhere an inch or two at a time. Think there are any issues with that?

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)