Rubce Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Hi AllHow do you guys recommend fitting the chrome strips to the rear end and rear wings of GT6? I definitely won't be using those horrible barbed clips. Blobs of Silicone sealant or Seam Sealer? Is it worth squirting cavity wax into the trim after the sealant had set?Thoughts please.ThanksBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Don't know, can't get mine to stay on even with new barbed clips they keep popping up at the front on a long run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Hmmm, I used "Tiger Seal" for the chrome on our Stag. Three years later and they are still firmly in position. The problem will come if I ever need to remove them as I think they will have to be cut off! Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie31888 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Completely agree with the tiger seal, also keep any water out.I carefully placed some weights wrapped in cloth on the trims overnight , works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Fill strip with a grease or similar for long term protectionDrill with a fine drill, the front end and rear end of strips and panel seams, about 1" from each endUsing the smallest pop rivet there is ,then holds the strips in placeDone this with MK3 Spit and GT years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Cook Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I secured one of my strips with silicone sealant. Made sure something was squashed against it to ensure it was properly on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughbert Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I have used this with great result http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370353706411?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Get the best fit you can with or without the clips, then a very small S/S self tapper to hold the edge the clips don't, a smear of waxoyl on everything internal & away you go.RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I had to tape mine while the sealer set; not 100% of a fit but they've stayed on seven years so far. I agree with Redrooster about getting the best fit before gluing or sticking; some of the strips have a different curvature and a spare set I had followed the curve of the wing much better than the original set (wings were replaced) so they were used instead. The clips just ate the new shiny paint and scraped off again. It's much better if they just sit in the correct position rather than having to be forced down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Paudman, you need to post pictures of that beauty far more often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Great suggestions chaps :)ThanksBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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