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Imax



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Metal Expoxy Putty - Any tips
Hi,
Looking to apply metal epoxy to my door bolts... instructions seem fairly straight forward!

It appears a few of you have done this and I was wondering if there are any tips you can share before I start? I guess one might be only mixing a small amount each time.

Thanks in advance
Post #716061 4th Jul 2018 10:50am
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williamthedog



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I mixed it in one go. It doesn't take long to do them all Thumbs Up
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ssg



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Hi,
I used a small amount of chemical metal placed in the torx hole with a small screwdriver and put a 5mm ball bearing in each one, then wiped away any excess. Thumbs Up
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AJC



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So what's the plan if the door needs removing?

Glad my doors aren't desirable
Post #716074 4th Jul 2018 11:49am
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ssg



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In the highly unlikely event that a door needs removing you can dig it out with a scriber but it will take time!
The whole point is it sends a visible message to any would be theif who is after your doors or the complete vehicle that you have thought about security.
Post #716087 4th Jul 2018 12:49pm
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Imax



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Yep that’s the plan... never had to remove doors of any car, so hopefully nothing changes.
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stephan123



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Use a damp cloth for a smooth finish Thumbs Up
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Trundlebus



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Doors may not need removal but the mirror is held on with the door hinge
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blackwolf



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The LR hinges need replacing on a fairly regular basis too.
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custom90



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The hinges from the factory have a pretty poor finish I notice or is it just me?
I assume it's due to manufacturing purposes but all the same I've never had a problem with mine.


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blackwolf



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The standard hinges are pretty rough castings.
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gilarion



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This guy goes to great lengths to smooth out the rough finish on Defender door hinges

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http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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