how do u fix back doors that dont close tight

[dazz9]

had my car painted and doors removed the painter put back on but now the rear doors dont close tight and hang out a bit not flush wth the rest of the car so is their a way were i can make it close tight all rubbers are on its like the latch is not catching tight and has a bit of play any ifo in how to fix would be great

[dazz9]

its a vk sedan also

[vkberlina]

yeah stick an allens key into the striker and loosen it reposition it and tighten it, repeat until correct.

cheers
Scott

[dazz9]

cheers buddy

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Or you can tap the striker in with a hammer.

[vkberlina]

Or you can tap the striker in with a hammer.

not if its just been painted

[machone]

take it back to the spray painter and say...... here fix it problem solved....more than likely its the striker but check the seals around the door make sure there not fallen from the door.

[DerekP]

take it back to the spray painter and say...... here fix it problem solved.....

I'm in this camp. Take it back to the spray painter and tell him to fix it.

[dazz9]

ok i tried ajusting the strikers and still da same..
i thought the doors had just been like this after it was painted but looking at old pictures they were always like that just now that its red u notice it alot
so any other ideas to do as i have no idea and some one out their must of had same problem and fixed it cheers

[vkberlina]

you havent adjusted the striker enough then there is a fair bit of adjustment in them, loosen them off and slam the door closed and see if it moves in

scott

[dazz9]

hey the striker is as far in as possible even tapped it in wth the hammer 2 make sure mayb the actual door hatch moves? will muck around wth it more on weekend look at my post and u will see pictures its only out by a little bit but looks shit gotta get it resolved

[vkberlina]

Something isnt right then every VB-VL I have ever played with has had heaps of adjustment on the strikers, to the point the doors will close too far in.

Has the car ever been in an accident?
There arent any bump rubbers stopping?

scott

[dazz9]

no no accident ill play around on weeknd and get back to u buddy