Re-attaching wood paneling
 

I've got some burl wood coming unattached from the metal part on one of my doors; what's the best thing to use to glue it back?

I can't pull the whole thing off because it's starting to crack, and I don't have a lot of space between the wood & the metal (about 1/4") to work with.

Any ideas? I've got some decent industrial spray adhesive which I could probably squirt back there (much stronger than headliner stuff) but I figured I'd ask.

Maybe just plain old rubber cement?

A two part epoxy should do the trick.

Apply and brace.

To get it right you need to remove the door card, then remove the aluminum backed wood trim from the door card. Then you can clamp things together once you decide what adhesive you want to use.

I'm sure the vote will be unanimous. Woods will never be re-attached. The panel simply won't want to put their stamp of approval on it. Yes, the rubber would have been a good idea. :D

I have the lesser quality Zebrano in both my project vehicles, but I have been very successful restoring the delaminating wood back against the metal core using "liquid nails" from the hardware store, and a series of small clamps I purchased precisely for this purpose. It requires a great deal of patience and a "bit by bit" approach to avoid cracks but it can be done.

Good luck.

The door card is already out - I was working on the window motor when I noticed.

There's just too many GD glues out there...

second the Liquid Nails
 

Great stuff. Despite ticking off the purists, I even used it to secure my new hood pad. Just hope you never have to get it off.

I use LN all the time for other projects, it's just a bit thick. Still, that seems like the best alternative. I'll give it a go and report back.

veneer is very flexible when you apply warm water...