[Spridgets] Flatten boot trim ?

[Lester Ewing]

Well to be honest I figured that I had nothing to lose.

I put it on the ironing board  (side note, put something else between the ironing board and the piece, paper towels work, that black stuff ain’t com in’ out) and ironed the crud outta it with full heat and lots of steam.  It’s better than it was and the pattern is still on the good side.

Lester


On Oct 2, 2017, at 8:43 AM, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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