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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Hector-8 on 26 March 2012, 21:33

Title: Powder coated carriers
Post by: Hector-8 on 26 March 2012, 21:33

Okay got my carriers back from powder coaters and tried to fit the slides. They wont fit as some powder coating may have got in the holes. I have had a look at the slides and they all appear to be thinner on the bottom and gradually thicker towards the top. I have all four slides cleaned up and notice that they are not are the same looking. 2 are squared off and 2 are ringed...

My question is, can I drill the holes out until they slide freely or does this ruin the carrier?? The two smaller (ringed type) slide freely the other two are tight.

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Title: Re: Powder coated carriers
Post by: Mr Blue on 26 March 2012, 21:48

small drill bit and shake it around. See what happens  :evil:

Title: Re: Powder coated carriers
Post by: Hector-8 on 26 March 2012, 23:00

Just didnt know whether the insides of the carriers are shaped to fit the slides. If not, I shall be doing some shaking tomorrow.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Powder coated carriers
Post by: danny_p on 26 March 2012, 23:13

grind to powdercoating off on the mounting faces as well,   i've known it allow the carriers to work loose before