Front Valance Clips

[LarryD]

I had the recent misfortune of having a tree branch get wedged between the radiator and the front bumper while off-road. The result was the front valance (the grey plastic beneath the chrome front bumper) being separated and breaking several of the small white plastic clips that hold the valance on. My options are to either find replacement clips and a way to glue them back on to the grey valance or to replace the whole valance. I'm looking for ideas or sources on where to get the clips and how to glue them on. The originals appear to be melted on somehow.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I would try to secure it somehow. Maybe some double sided 3M tape between the bumper & Facia were the clips are busted off?

I tired to paint my lower Fascia (Dodge calls it this) body color at one time. Didn't come out well ended up getting a new one from the dealer. Under 50 bucks if I remember right. They just snap in.

Oh yea , You'll need 2 plastic rivets to attach the lower facia to the upper facia.



[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 04-12-2001). ]

 

[JGK]

LarryD,

I've had a couple of those clips break off, too. I have not found any glue that will work with that plastic - at least none available in any retail store. I've even tried plastic 'welding' using p-tex candles, the kind used to repair gouges in the base of snow skis. No cigar.

I've gone to using small button-head hex-key machine screws with nuts on the back to screw them on. Paint them grey to match. I figured when enough break off, I'll replace the whole piece.

On the other hand, if they can be had for under $50, go for it. I figured they be 5 or 6 times that.

Jay

 

[Racechaser]

The clips you are referring to come only on a new fascia. Some rtv or other kind of gasket sealant with a few clamps to hold in place while it dries would most likely work. Chrome is such a smooth surface it's hard to get anything to stick to it though.

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[SandDemon]

A dealer will have the clips. Shouldn't be more than $1. 00 a piece.

Jeff

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2001. 5 ETH/DEE 2500 4x4 3. 54 lsd. 33' Weekend Warrior 5er and an army of toys to fill it!
'96 1500 360 3. 90 LSD 3" cat back no muffler! 110,000 and still eating chebbys for lunch!

 

[samb]

Try some actone. Put a little on where you want the clip and stick clip on and hold for a minuet. The actone will melt the plastic and it will fuse togsather.

Sam B.

 

[Cooker]

3M Tape is great stuff, and is very "tough" when it comes to holding things.

 

[mbrolin]

The front valance uses no clips to hold it in place. There are tabs on the valance which snap into rectangular holes on the bumper face bar. These tabs or clips are Not Available as a separate part.

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2001 HO 6spd,Quad cab,LWB,4x4,Flame Red,all options except for leather,Westin Brushguard/Push bar,Painless wiring,Radio Shack CB,my own design CB mount,Smittybuilt nerf bars,NW Custom rocker covers,Custom built stainless rocker light bars,DeeZee bedrails,Isspro pyro and boost gauges,Jacobs ebrake,Reese 20k 5er hitch(more to come)