Tailgate Hinge Covers
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billybradshaw
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They can be a real pain in the arse to fit. The moulds used are probably pretty lame to start with but as the covers are made out of ABS they tend to 'relax' after they've been moulded to shape.
The only thing to do is a trial fit to see where they need tweaking, once you've sussed that, plunge the buggers into a bucket of very hot water, after a 30secs or so take them out and immediately bend them to the shape you want. Hold them in this position until cool and then trial fit again. Repeat the process until you're happy. Probably best to wear gloves when you do this cos very hot water is err......very hot :lol:
Cheers
Ian
The only thing to do is a trial fit to see where they need tweaking, once you've sussed that, plunge the buggers into a bucket of very hot water, after a 30secs or so take them out and immediately bend them to the shape you want. Hold them in this position until cool and then trial fit again. Repeat the process until you're happy. Probably best to wear gloves when you do this cos very hot water is err......very hot :lol:
Cheers
Ian
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I fitted some to a Splitty that I used to own....When I closed the tailgate the hinges caught on the covers and ripped them off the roof (tearing my new (expensive headlining). I had to cut a section out of the covers to allow the tailgate to close with them fitted... BEWARE :evil:
