LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000) Discussion topics related to the 1990 - 2000 Lexus LS400

Bendable Curtain Tracks

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-07-09, 03:46 AM
  #1  
SPhoto
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
SPhoto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Bendable Curtain Tracks

how do i mold the bendable track to perfectly fit the curves on the top part of the window on my ls400?

...i curved the rail but it keeps unsticking cuz i think its bent too much
you guys know what im talking about?
i know some people had this problem

so are there any tricks or solutions to this??
to help fit it perfectly
Old 05-07-09, 12:40 PM
  #2  
ucfjon
Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
ucfjon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: OC, CA
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Have you tried using a heat gun?
Old 05-07-09, 12:49 PM
  #3  
LiCelsior
Retired

iTrader: (32)
 
LiCelsior's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 12,362
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

yep heatgun it.
Old 05-07-09, 02:48 PM
  #4  
polobai
Rookie
 
polobai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: fl
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

rebend until it fits-clean the surface really good with alcohol, then position and hold in place with clamps:
Old 05-07-09, 03:30 PM
  #5  
SPhoto
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
SPhoto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

how come you guys talking about heatgun?
i was talking about the metal track
Old 05-07-09, 03:33 PM
  #6  
SPhoto
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
SPhoto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

or can i drill the track in?
Old 05-07-09, 03:34 PM
  #7  
LiCelsior
Retired

iTrader: (32)
 
LiCelsior's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 12,362
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

pics? dont drill into it.
Old 05-13-09, 01:07 AM
  #8  
SPhoto
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
SPhoto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

nvm i got my metal tracks to fit flush
took it off and rebent it
took a while but got the work done *thumbs up*

i learned to NOT rush...
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
logix1229
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
7
07-02-19 10:00 AM
SPhoto
CL of Hawaii
4
05-10-09 05:15 PM
MLEE4984
NELOC
7
07-18-08 09:01 PM
diablo1
Car Chat
4
05-18-06 04:21 PM



Quick Reply: Bendable Curtain Tracks



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:41 PM.