Chrome Door Handle Shells
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Chrome Door Handle Shells
Hi everyone! I've been a bystander for some time enjoying the forum and all of the wonderful suggestions. I purchased a set of chrome door handle shells to enhance the look of my GL. The instructions direct us not to install the shells in temp. less than 70 F. How true is this?
Do I have to wait till summer before installation? My garage hovers at the low 50s here in the NW and there isn't any way for me to heat the garage to 70 F. Feedbacks and experience are much appreciated.
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Hi everyone! I've been a bystander for some time enjoying the forum and all of the wonderful suggestions. I purchased a set of chrome door handle shells to enhance the look of my GL. The instructions direct us not to install the shells in temp. less than 70 F. How true is this?
Do I have to wait till summer before installation? My garage hovers at the low 50s here in the NW and there isn't any way for me to heat the garage to 70 F. Feedbacks and experience are much appreciated.
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Take a hair dryer in the garage and heat up the handle area where you will be applying the shells. Then after placing them on heat it up with the dryer again and you should be fine. If they are MB parts you may need to take the door handles off before installing. If that is the case you may want dealer to do it.
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Take a hair dryer in the garage and heat up the handle area where you will be applying the shells. Then after placing them on heat it up with the dryer again and you should be fine. If they are MB parts you may need to take the door handles off before installing. If that is the case you may want dealer to do it.
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Another suggestion is to set up a halogen shop light and wait a few minutes, Trust me that will get the handles nice and toasty. I have them and plan on installing them in the next day or two. I’ll be using my light.
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Take a hair dryer in the garage and heat up the handle area where you will be applying the shells. Then after placing them on heat it up with the dryer again and you should be fine. If they are MB parts you may need to take the door handles off before installing. If that is the case you may want dealer to do it.
I installed my covers in less than 70 deg weather (no problems!) but have been waiting to do the chrome hood fins...now I can get them on! Yay!
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Thanks for the reply guys!
I plan to have them installed this weekend when I can take time after work. I'll let you all know how it works out.
I plan to have them installed this weekend when I can take time after work. I'll let you all know how it works out.
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I don't know if it's the same as when I was installing the (aftermarket) chrome fins but I think what they want is for the small amount of water involved in the installation - which allows for minor adjustments for a few moments - to dry quickly so as to not allow the cups to move (or, worse, fall off). At least that's the impression I got from the fins. Possibly also warmer temps allow for better contact between the parts because the adhesive will be slightly softer?