[Spridgets] Flatten boot trim ?

Allen Hefner lbc77mg at gmail.com
Mon Oct 2 07:43:25 MDT 2017


Don't you love it when your Spridget says, "I feel like playing today!"

I'm guessing that is one of those Masonite panels. I would get a coupla
sheets of plywood. Put a towel on one, the bent piece next. Wet the raw
wood side a bit (just damp), and cover with another towel and the second
piece of plywood. Sit some weight on top and make sure it is flat. Let it
sit for a few days.

Good luck,

Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
2016 Subaru Outfront
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget

On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Lester via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

>
>
> Hello all,
>
> Yesterday I started on a simple project, to install the new tonneau
> cover.  Previous discussions led me to Tenax fasteners so with those on
> hand I began the project.
>
> First, remove the lift-the-dot males.  Bad news I can only get to the
> underside if the trim is removed.  No big deal, 3 phillips screws or 4
> maybe and it’s done.  Damn, the contact cement used by one of the usuals is
> letting go all around the piece.    So that has to be taken to the shop and
> re-glued.  Back to taking the male lift-the-dot fasteners, the 8mm wrench I
> was using took a flying leap into the crease between the body panel and the
> inner wheel  and got stuck, lift it with a screwdriver and WHEEEE off it
> goes to the back of the car.  Now I have to take out the boot trim panel
> that was originally flat is now much more 3 dimensional.  And hence my
> current dilemma, how do I get that piece flat again?  Any tips or tricks?
> Just get it moist and hope?  I have access to steam and water and time.
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Lester
>
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