Metal door holder removal and new replacement question September 05, 2021, 09:27:51 pm Hi,My the female side of the metal door holder of my '06 LD broke and I purchased a new one from the factory. Of course, theoriginal was screwed in and attached bonded with a copious amount of sealant. Does any have any suggestions for the following:How to remove the old door holder without scratching the door? The screws came out easily but the sealant is holding the latch tight to the body.What sealant to use when installing the new door holder?Todd at the factory told me that they no longer use the metal door holders, but he found an old one and shipped it to me.Photos attached.Thanks,Mike S.
Re: Metal door holder removal and new replacement question Reply #1 – September 06, 2021, 03:10:31 am We've had success replacing exterior hardware using a heat gun on a low setting. It didn't take much heat to loosen the adhesive. Hope this helps. 2 Likes
Re: Metal door holder removal and new replacement question Reply #2 – September 07, 2021, 12:28:04 am Thank you Ed and Margee,Based on your suggestion I was able to remove the old latch by heating the old sealant using a hair dryer to soften it. It didn't occur to me to do so. I then continued heating it and gently removed the rest with a chisel and then cleaned the area withrubbing alcohol.I then applied the new latch using Gorilla Contruction adhesive and Loctite 242 on the screws. We'll see if that holds after itsets for a couple of days. I'll also remember to keep the latch well greased so it doesn't dry out.Thanks!Mike S. 1 Likes
Re: Metal door holder removal and new replacement question Reply #3 – September 07, 2021, 01:19:44 am Quote from: schafir - September 07, 2021, 12:28:04 amI then applied the new latch using Gorilla Construction adhesive and Loctite 242 on the screws. We'll see if that holds after itsets for a couple of days. Hi MikeWell, that should keep it in place, the original latch was sealed with a strip of soft butyl tape, it stays soft for many years but will eventually harden and, after 15 years or so, it can turn into an adhesive, as you found out. With the construction adhesive and Loctite securing the new latch, I hope you never have to replace it.Happy New YearLarry 1 Likes
Re: Metal door holder removal and new replacement question Reply #4 – September 07, 2021, 01:51:59 am Thank you Larry. Happy New Year to you and Renee!Mike