Side trim coming loose?

[SamR92]

Just noticed today the side trim on passenger side looks to be coming away.
Looks like it’s simply stuck on with tape!
Anyone else has this?

funnily enough I did notice one in dealership a few months ago that had same issue.

 

[Sparks43]

I do think they use a tape, which for where it is, is a bit ridiculous really

 

[SamR92]

I do think they use a tape, which for where it is, is a bit ridiculous really

Yep, considering the wind/drag at high speed, and the amount of spray coming up from wheels etc, relying on a bit of tape seems crazy. I pushed it back towards the bodywork and held for a minute and it seems to have restuck - not sure for how long though. Probable needs a little drip of glue or something in the gap for extra hold. Failing that it’s going back to dealers to remove and refit correctly.

 

[SamR92]

Getting looked at in dealers tomorrow now, has popped back out again!

 

[Sparks43]

Getting looked at in dealers tomorrow now, has popped back out again!

Not surprised

 

[KXL]

I hope the corresponding 'same coloured scheme' vents are not glued on either are they?

 

[DreamInCode]

To the OP: Did you jet wash your car and hit the jet directly on the edge of the trim? I once made an older car's mirror cover airborne doing so .

 

[SamR92]

To the OP: Did you jet wash your car and hit the jet directly on the edge of the trim? I once made an older car's mirror cover airborne doing so .

Nah, haven’t cleaned it at all yet. Seems to be a common issue thought as the one in showroom today was showing signs of it coming away at same side too!
Booked in for end of month to be removed and rebonded.

 

[Mastachaz]

maybe there is only tape and no clips 8v its simillar

 

[SamR92]

maybe there is only tape and no clips 8v its simillar

There is 3 clips holding from underneath, but all support from top and edge is tape from what dealer said

 

[SamR92]

Little update - car was in on Friday to be looked at, and they came back and said the sill under car was actually dented / bent and as such has pushed it off. They need to have the car in bodyshop 3 days to fix it…

needless to say, a new replacement has been ordered, as from looking closer, you can actually see the gap between door and sill bevels!

 

[Q5 TRS]

Little update - car was in on Friday to be looked at, and they came back and said the sill under car was actually dented / bent and as such has pushed it off. They need to have the car in bodyshop 3 days to fix it…

needless to say, a new replacement has been ordered, as from looking closer, you can actually see the gap between door and sill bevels!

see picture
is the other side gap where indicated the same?

 

[SamR92]

see picture
is the other side gap where indicated the same?
View attachment 236471

The gap on the left is bigger than should be, then where my 2nd arrow is, is where the pinch point if you like is, where the sill sticks out, and pushes up hence pushing the trim away