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06-27-2013, 07:05 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1975 27' Overlander
Englehart
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 62
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Plastic white nose insert
I got a bunch of the plastic trim that fits in the metal strip from out of doors mart. How do I install it. I did some by forcing, prying it in with a screwdriver. Not the easiest thing to do. I even left it out in the sun to soften it up, still too stiff to bend into the track. There must be an easier way.
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06-27-2013, 07:18 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,190
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I think I know what you are talking about
It slides in from either end. It has to be the same size as the original.
I need to replace mine at some point. I was thinking about formica strips that are used for edging
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06-27-2013, 07:37 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northlander
I got a bunch of the plastic trim that fits in the metal strip from out of doors mart. How do I install it. I did some by forcing, prying it in with a screwdriver. Not the easiest thing to do. I even left it out in the sun to soften it up, still too stiff to bend into the track. There must be an easier way.
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The replacement is larger than the original.
We shave ours down before shipping with a wood plane that trims the edges.
That makes it a breeze to slide in place.
Andy
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06-27-2013, 07:38 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1975 27' Overlander
Englehart
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 62
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Bathroom
But I am doing the rear bath. So there is now way to slide it in from either end. I replaced all the blue plastic strip on the outside of the trailer, and that is how I did it, just slipped it , sprayed some silicone in the track and pulled it through.
This is turning out to be a pain. Literally, I have poked my fingers several times with the screwdriver forcing it in the track. Patience I guess.
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06-27-2013, 08:29 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Shave the edges as Andy suggests, I used a low angle block plane, then I soaked mine in hot water and used a thin flexible knife (like you would use to frost a cake) to pop the edges in.
Aaron
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06-27-2013, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,190
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too late now
Quote:
Originally Posted by Northlander
But I am doing the rear bath. So there is now way to slide it in from either end. I replaced all the blue plastic strip on the outside of the trailer, and that is how I did it, just slipped it , sprayed some silicone in the track and pulled it through.
This is turning out to be a pain. Literally, I have poked my fingers several times with the screwdriver forcing it in the track. Patience I guess.
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I think silicone is a no no around aluminum..Soapy water might be better
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06-27-2013, 12:11 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mandolindave
I think silicone is a no no around aluminum..Soapy water might be better
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Silicone spray isn't a real problem, just silicone sealant...
Aaron
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06-27-2013, 12:21 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
Shave the edges as Andy suggests, I used a low angle block plane, then I soaked mine in hot water and used a thin flexible knife (like you would use to frost a cake) to pop the edges in.
Aaron
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Just so I'm really clear, Aaron, you are reducing the width, right?
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06-27-2013, 12:47 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aage
Just so I'm really clear, Aaron, you are reducing the width, right?
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Aage.
Wrong.
The width stays the same, but the thickness at the edges, is made smaller.
Andy
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10-01-2013, 07:23 PM
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Trying to make memories.
1976 27' Overlander
kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 14
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I need some of the plastic inserts. Where did you get it and what is it called?
V
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