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« on: December 19, 2004, 02:21:57 AM »
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Any tips, advice on bending and fitting greatly appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2004, 05:00:19 AM »
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Slit at the back and bend around a mandrel so the chrome doesn't kink.

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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2004, 07:48:11 AM »
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Sorry dont understand.
Hot afternoon and maybe too many beers!!!!

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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2004, 11:33:46 AM »
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Hey Nick.
I think what Ken is saying is to place several cuts across the channel in the spot where you want it to 'bend'. Then find something solid with a similar radius to help apply even pressure (might even be able to use the top edge of the door) and work it around this mandrel. As the channel 'bends', the cuts would open out slightly, allowing it to follow the curve. If you cut and did not use a mandrel, it would probably kink along the chrome edge. You would have to experiment with the amount of cuts and their depth for the best results. I think more cuts and less depth would give the smoothest result.
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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2004, 01:14:58 PM »
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Thanks.
Could use the glass as mandrel ?
The instructions say to bend a little at a time, if done correctly the  chrome beading will extend past the channel?

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« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2004, 09:05:40 PM »
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Yes you're correct,
I've found that the best way to bend them is to use the glass (out of the door) and bend a little ata a time.

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« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2004, 02:54:42 AM »
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Thanks Graham
Once bent and ready to fit do you refit  the original clips to the channel, and if so are these just pushed on or are the little pointed tabs pushed through the rubber? backing and turned over to secure.
Or is ther some modern method of fixing glue, silicone?
Sorry for all the questions on what should be simple?, but i've seen some cars that have all this stuff replaced and it has looked awful
Thanks again Ken, Graham and Alex

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« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2004, 11:03:57 AM »
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Delete the original clips as they cannot be reattached to the new channel and just hinder the fitting of the channel if left in place.
Thanks for the better explanation Alex.  Being a 2 finger typist makes it hard to do long explanations Roll Eyes

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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2004, 12:36:40 AM »
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As I don't use the clips how is the channel held in place? in the door, also how is it attached to the 1/4 light?
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