best way of fitting door finishers

chrissyboy · 16th March 2010, 18:56

hi all can anyone advise as the best way of fitting the chrome door finishers.. should i tape them or stick them ,dont want to fit them only to have one come off

re gards chris ..

mimbo · 16th March 2010, 19:03

They should have the self sticking tape on them, You could use Tiger seal

pab · 16th March 2010, 19:06

if they are the chromed brass version..silicone.

use sparingly and a apply a small bead around the outside edges to stop water ingress.

chrissyboy · 16th March 2010, 22:13

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Originally Posted by pab

if they are the chromed brass version..silicone.

use sparingly and a apply a small bead around the outside edges to stop water ingress.

i got them from kandyman so not sure what ones they ..was gonna wait till i had the car sides spray ,but someone has hit the rear bumper and chipped it and scratched the rear door,so not gonna waste my money on the spraying now ,,, whats the best place to get what ever i need

chrissyboy · 16th March 2010, 22:14

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Originally Posted by mimbo

They should have the self sticking tape on them, You could use Tiger seal

what is tiger seal, never heard of it .was gonna no nails them

mark_bonsai · 16th March 2010, 22:43

Tiger seal is the stuff they use to stick body kits on. Highly recommended.

T-Cut · 17th March 2010, 11:11

I'd use a silicone type adhesive/filler. The brass version finisher has a shallower dome, which means there's a large space between the door and the finisher centre. This is a good place for a large dollop of silicone. Whether sealing the outer edges is best is arguable IMO. It doesn't look so nice as a straight fit (IMO). I also think the idea of keeping out water is arguable, but it's a personal choice. Using silicone rather than something like 'No Nails' means you have a better chance of clearing up the area without damage if you want to remove them later.

TC

chrissyboy · 17th March 2010, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

I'd use a silicone type adhesive/filler. The brass version finisher has a shallower dome, which means there's a large space between the door and the finisher centre. This is a good place for a large dollop of silicone. Whether sealing the outer edges is best is arguable IMO. It doesn't look so nice as a straight fit (IMO). I also think the idea of keeping out water is arguable, but it's a personal choice. Using silicone rather than something like 'No Nails' means you have a better chance of clearing up the area without damage if you want to remove them later.

TC

mine cant be brass the as they fit really tight to the body.. i suppose i would buy the stuff i need in halfrauds then

pab · 17th March 2010, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrissyboy

mine cant be brass the as they fit really tight to the body.. i suppose i would buy the stuff i need in halfrauds then

the chromed brass do fit flush to the bodywork,they are not as deep as the plastic version,hence the need of the larger amount of silicone to the rear.

chrissyboy · 17th March 2010, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

the chromed brass do fit flush to the bodywork,they are not as deep as the plastic version,hence the need of the larger amount of silicone to the rear.

thanks for that pab,when i put them on im gonna give her a polish then post some better pics up ,she looks the nuts

the pics up now are taken with a **** camera phone .. need to take some with a digital camera for a better pic ...

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	if they are the chromed brass version..silicone. use sparingly and a apply a small bead around the outside edges to stop water ingress.

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,751 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I'd use a silicone type adhesive/filler. The brass version finisher has a shallower dome, which means there's a large space between the door and the finisher centre. This is a good place for a large dollop of silicone. Whether sealing the outer edges is best is arguable IMO. It doesn't look so nice as a straight fit (IMO). I also think the idea of keeping out water is arguable, but it's a personal choice. Using silicone rather than something like 'No Nails' means you have a better chance of clearing up the area without damage if you want to remove them later. TC