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Remember when we used to heat shrink with a heat gun and a wet rag?
I tried that old trick on a 2018 F-150 bedside last week and the plastic trim piece behind the wheel well warped like crazy. Had to order a new part from the dealer for $85 and explain to the customer why their repair took an extra day. Anyone still use that method on newer trucks, or is it just asking for trouble now?
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paige868d ago
You said it warped the plastic trim, but that sounds like a heat control issue, not the method itself. I still use a wet rag on modern panels, just keep the gun moving and test on a scrap piece first. Newer plastics are more sensitive, but blaming the technique is like blaming the hammer when you hit your thumb.
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hunt.quinn8d agoMost Upvoted
Come on, that's like saying the hammer isn't the problem when it's the wrong tool for the job. Maybe the newer materials just need a better method.
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john_cooper7d ago
Exactly, it's all about the technique.
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