jabbahutt
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 posted on 18/7/07 at 07:25 AM |
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herringbone edge trim
Morning all
I'm feeling really stupid asking this as it should be easy but I'm having real difficulty using this stuff.
Tried to put some round a bonnet cut out last night and got no where fast. It's the kind with the metal clips along the inside and we either
couldn't get the trim to fit the edge or when we tried to open it up running a screwdriver along it the metal tabs came out!
Is there a technique to fitting this stuff or is it a matter of being firmer with it? didn't want to force it in case in wrecked the gel
coat.
thanks for any advice.
Nigel
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RazMan
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 07:28 AM |
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There are a few different sizes available (for various panel thicknesses) - are you sure you have the right one for the job? Woolies do a good
selection.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 07:32 AM |
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it's stuff from Woolies I'm using. I have around three sizes from small to what I consider large.
Looking at it from the end the opening that you would expect to fit the panel into the tips of the trim are touching which ia what made me expect that
it needed a screwdriver running down it to open it up slightly. As above though that just pulled out the metal tabs which I asume help keep it
closed.
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 07:41 AM |
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I usually just bend back the strip as you apply it as this splays the clips enough to get them over the edge. Then use a piece of wood or small hammer
and tap the edge firmly home. Thicker material can be difficult to work with but I've probably got 5 differnt types and several meters on my car
now!
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Peteff
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 11:34 AM |
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is it a matter of being firmer with it?
Bend it back and tap it on with a hammer shaft or rubber hammer and don't cut it till you get to the end. Warm it with a hair dryer if it needs
it.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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