It is also helpful if you let the trim sit in the sun before you replace them. This
makes them a little more pliable to get around the bend in the rain gutter. Don't get
too vigorous with the mallet or you will end up splitting the trim and having to buy
an extra set. (Don't ask how I know)

regards,

Todd
'88 Westy

Russ Ottey wrote:

> Exactly! None... I replaced the cracked and ugly chrome ones on my
> wife's '88 with the black ones.  They do come with some type adhesive
> already on them and they are a very snug fit. I used a rubber mallet
> (Worked great) after I got tired of trying just my fist.  Line them up
> and work your way down and they go right on.
>
> Russ
> '88 GL
> '90 Westy
>
> "Richard A. Jones" wrote:
> >
> > >>>Which adhesive should I use to install the front pillar chrome, or in my case
> > >>>black front pillar molding trim? I've got the 3M weatherstripping adhesive,
> > >>>but my guess is that's not right.(it glues to the rain gutter in the
> > >>>a-pillar)
> >
> > No adhesive, which is the least expensive brand.  ;-)
> >
> > I believe there was no adhesive behind my original chrome
> > ones and I didn't use any installing the spiffy new
> > black ones.  In fact, I had to "hammer" them on, with
> > my hand or fist.  The fit was very tight.
> >
> >                                 Richard A. Jones
> >                                 Boulder, Colorado
> >                                 '81 Vanagon  Mr Bus