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BCP
 


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Rubbing strips

Hi, I've bought a set of rubbing strips and downloaded the owner info. Any tips from those who have gone before?
BP
  
Post #5949822nd May 2006 10:55 am
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Do it on a warm day or heat the strips & doors prior to fitting
  
Post #5950122nd May 2006 10:58 am
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... and position masking tape on the doors as a straight line reference - no second chances with the sticky stuff on them Confused
  
Post #5950322nd May 2006 11:01 am
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I laid the strips on a radiator for 30 mins before I put them on.....as I did it on a cold day.
I found it very difficult to get them exactly to my masking tape line, but then they look fine.
 Matt  
Post #5957422nd May 2006 5:38 pm
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When mounting the strip on the back doors, leave plenty of space between the front door. When the back door opens the strip can catch on the edge of the front door. The dealer replaced mine because it was catching.

MTB-)
  
Post #5959322nd May 2006 6:14 pm
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Get the dealer to fit them! Laughing
   
Post #5959422nd May 2006 6:14 pm
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Had mine dealer fitted, after three weeks they started to delaminate. Had second set fitted for free and they seem to be ok...I think the first set were fitted when it was to cold.
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Post #5961022nd May 2006 7:15 pm
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I wouldn't trust the dealer fitting any accessories. I'm sure you can do a better job yourself and take more care.
Fitting these strips for instance....if you follow the instructions, they can only be done if the temperature is above 20degC. Therefore, none would be fitted until June-Sept. I bet the dealers just slap them on in any temperature.
If you do it yourself, warm the strips up on a radiator and put a hair dryer on the door for 2 mins. Then the clue should stick okay in virtually any temperature.
 Matt  
Post #5961722nd May 2006 7:30 pm
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What an afternoon!

Cracking afternoon and perfect for fitting rubbing strips. Thanks for the above info, worked a treat!

BP
  
Post #6303010th Jun 2006 5:15 pm
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Glad you found it dead straightforward.

BTW - which ones have you put on, Normal or Reflections?
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Normal.
  
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