Dave Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 i am wrapping this manual gear surround in carbon and want to take off the plastic ring that holds the gaiter to get a nice finish , whats the best way to do it without breaking the plastic ring . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I would either use a scalpel to scrape the head of the plastic lug or carefully drill them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 or carefully drill them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 yeah thats what i thought the [scalpel method].so when ive took the top of the lugs off i should be able to re-attach the ring with glue ?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 If you carefully slice them vertically toward the plate, you can leave enough of the lug to melt with a soldering iron on reassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 If you pull on the ring around each stud they will break away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 aahh a few more ideas thanks guys will try yours first nic if that doesnt work i will slice off the tops .will post up a pic when its done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 aahh a few more ideas thanks guys will try yours first nic if that doesnt work i will slice off the tops .will post up a pic when its done . Note you may break the stud at the base doing it the way I described, you'll need to glue the gaiter back on later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 all off and no broken studs thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.