Installing Classic Industries Inner Pillar Post Moldings...

• Mar 26, 2022

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Has anyone tackled this with either CI parts or the like? The lower portion that lines up with the dash does not tuck in as it should, but I do not want to force it too much because it is plastic.

Thanks in advance...

 

• Mar 26, 2022

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I haven't used those but wonder if a heat gun could be used to help soften the plastic a little. That might help in getting it to fit better.

 

• Mar 27, 2022

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Jon JB Burnley said:

Has anyone tackled this with either CI parts or the like? The lower portion that lines up with the dash does not tuck in as it should, but I do not want to force it too much because it is plastic.

Thanks in advance...

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I've seen this comment before about the plastic pillar post covers but the only solution I read was a little bit of heat from a heat gun. Please let us know how you get it to fit. To me, heat would seem to get rid of some of the grain texture.
Terry W.

 

• Mar 27, 2022

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CarolinaCharger said:

I haven't used those but wonder if a heat gun could be used to help soften the plastic a little. That might help in getting it to fit better.

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Heat gun... Will do! Thanks

 

• Mar 27, 2022

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Do not get the heat gun too close as it will blister the plastic.
Terry W.

 

• Mar 27, 2022

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BOOM!!! Carolina Charger and TerryWalker... THANK YOU!!!

I took a few pics but the system will not allow me to post for some reason.

Just a minute of the heat gun at low and the "forks" that go against the dash molded around perfectly! Once it was laid down, I heated it up just a bit again and it flattened against the dash like butter!

Thank you!

 

• Apr 1, 2022

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I wish I had thought of the heat gun trick. I used a Dremel to fit mine...I've had them in and out a few times, and at least they fit ok.

 

• Apr 1, 2022

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I slid mine down rather than snap them in. Leave off the metal trim from both sides.