Vetteshop screens and install?
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Vetteshop screens and install?
I broke down and ordered all 8 screens from Vetteshop.
For those who have theirs, how much of a pita are they to install on a base C5 coupe?
For those who have theirs, how much of a pita are they to install on a base C5 coupe?
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No need to raise it but you may have to turn the front wheels.
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Okie-dokie - thanks guys
I think before I put the screens in I'll go through the finish restoration process I have laid out. No sense putting the screens in before that I suppose.
I think before I put the screens in I'll go through the finish restoration process I have laid out. No sense putting the screens in before that I suppose.
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I installed mine about 2 years ago now. Even after several surface cleanings my cove screens never wanted to stay well secured. So I used a hot glue gun after using new double sided tape. Used it just around the outside areas of the DBL sided tape. Glue went through the screens and adhered to the body. I don't believe anything can get them loose now.
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I have the screens from them (except for the rear fascia ones) and they were not hard to install at all. The only ones you really have to be careful with are the front brake duct screens - I put a couple of layers of blue painters tape around the opening and then carefully installed the screens through the opening. Takes a little maneuvering to get them in there, especially with the brake duct accordion there, but be patient and it can be done.
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I got a nicer job on duct screens by jacking the car up,
I have the screens from them (except for the rear fascia ones) and they were not hard to install at all. The only ones you really have to be careful with are the front brake duct screens - I put a couple of layers of blue painters tape around the opening and then carefully installed the screens through the opening. Takes a little maneuvering to get them in there, especially with the brake duct accordion there, but be patient and it can be done.
Dave
