Thomas,
I found that once you get the end started, you can work the trim side to side
while exerting downward pressure and the gap is spread sufficiently to accept
the trim. And hindsight being what it is, I suggest that you try and compress
as much of the trim into the groove as possible. That rather than stretching
the trim piece, will help compensate for shrinkage. Further, you might even
leave an inch or so overlapping before cutting it off. Leave it in the sun for
a few hours and see if you can force the overlap into the channel and trim the
excess.
Regards,
Joe
Thomas Fansher wrote:
>
> We've had a nice discussion on the chrome piece and shrinkage problem,
> but what are the tricks to installing the plastic chrome strip. The
> rubber part seems to be in good condition, but I can't get it to spread
> enough to insert the chrome. Is it not warm enough yet? Is there a
> "spreading tool" available? Is there a lubricant that would help? As
> usual, thanks in advance.
> Tom
> DeBary,FL
> 61TR3A
> 62TR4
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