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Paul

May 23, 2013 at 1:48 am #43209

Worked like a champ! I slightly modified the grips by flattening the top jaw (it was slightly curved) to prevent dimples on the outer edges as I went along. The bottom jaw I actually curved downward, to allow an approach angle. Finally I adhered a piece of a nylon spreader to the top jaw to protect the panel from being marred while clamping and releasing. Maybe I can post a picture or two tomorrow?! The job went well on the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer rear door, no fill required, just sanded the edges and will prime in the morning.

Thanks again guys! :cheer:

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Paul

May 19, 2013 at 6:09 pm #43201

[quote=”Idunnit” post=31996]Try using a pair of duckbill vicegrips. Works pretty good.

Chuck[/quote]

Going to try that, gotta get the quarter panel installed first. Might try to modify a pair for doing the skins.

Thanks for the replies guys, I knew I wasn’t the only on frustrated by this.

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Paul

May 18, 2013 at 1:14 pm #43196

I had thought of that, does it work well with much distortion to the panel? I also might try to modify a set of the vise grips with a nylon pad on one side and cut down the opposite side for a smaller bite to fold the hem easier…

Thanks for the reply, gives me something to go on, it’s frustrating when the manufacturers come up with these “new” ideas and it’s up to us to figure them out.

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