installing dash pad metal clips on 69 Z28

[JST69Z28]

I am replacing the dash pad on my 69 Z28.  Looking for the best way to hold the 6 metal clips in place on the new pad.  I have installed them before on another pad many years ago, without any adhesive, but some don't hold well and seem to rattle later.  I have heard of epoxy, super glue, etc., just looking for your thoughts on the best method to hold clips to pad.

[x66 714]

The ones I've used snap in so hard, I didn't think they were going to go in.....Joe

[169INDY]

Calling HGRZ28!

Dan just did this and it was aggravating esp the Brittle Repop clips

[cook_dw]

If it is a repo pad then the original clips do not stay in very well.  At least on my old 69 they didn't but that was back in 1996.  No experience with newer repo pads.  Do you still have an original you could have restored?

[JST69Z28]

The original dash pad is not in good shape, it has several cracks plus many plastic pieces missing.  The clips I am using are the original metal clips.  This is a second repro pad because the first got a small split in it on one of the corners, and when I installed the clips in it several months ago, they all did not hold well. 

I read two other posts where the installers used epoxy and super glue to hold the clip to the pad.  I was asking if anyone had tried that or another method and the results they got. 

[cook_dw]

I get it.  I remember trying to spread the clips out to be tighter but wasn't very successful.  Epoxy would work but make sure you have them in the correct place before final glue.  I would tape them into place and verify all are engaging into the slots and them epoxy them in.

[JST69Z28]

Final update: The epoxy worked great to keep the clips in place. I used JB Weld 5-minute set clear (1 hour cure) and it worked very well.  No loose clips making any noise, and it holds the dash pad down nicely.  Thanks to all for the feedback.