Problem with Chromies

CrymeLord · 03-20-2007, 12:27 PM

I bought the Lil' Chromies for my Sky (they are the chrome door pulls). I was able to get off the vinyl door pulls with no problem, but when I try to put the Lil' Chromies on I find that they won't screw onto the post properly.

They go all the way on, but they are loose. The instructions say to just screw it on, but it seems like I'm missing something.

The passenger door is very loose and the driver's side is only slightly snug. Is there an extra step I'm not aware of?

It isn't a big problem right now as I never use them to unlock the car, but I would like to make them secure.

Any ideas?

SkyHi07 · 03-20-2007, 12:31 PM

Mine came with a lock-tight type of glue!

SKYtime · 03-20-2007, 12:32 PM

But if you use the glue, getting them off could be an issue...

CrymeLord · 03-20-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyHi07

Mine came with a lock-tight type of glue!

You know what? I think I remember seeing another small item in the packaging (I got it with the UpShield). I have to try and find it. I don't really care if it is permanent or not.

In my mind I thought they were threaded and would just screw on. This is not the case though.

Duh. I thought I read the instructions before, but I didn't. Stupid me.

Rick Tinley Park · 03-20-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKYtime

But if you use the glue, getting them off could be an issue...

But if you don't use the glue - they won't tighten.

Seriously though, I think the glue they supply would soften with a hair dryer to remove them.

Anyone know for sure?

Gerry · 03-20-2007, 01:37 PM

Anerobic thread lockers, like Loctite, can be released with heat. But it depends on which type. The blue is a light locker and wouldn't need heat. May be necessary on the red. If it's green, then you might as well buy a new door. You need very high heat, like from a gas axe, for the green.

SKYtime · 03-20-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

Anerobic thread lockers, like Loctite, can be released with heat. But it depends on which type. The blue is a light locker and wouldn't need heat. May be necessary on the red. If it's green, then you might as well buy a new door. You need very high heat, like from a gas axe, for the green.

My favorite post of the thread, for sure!

xmicro_Redline · 03-20-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

Anerobic thread lockers, like Loctite, can be released with heat. But it depends on which type. The blue is a light locker and wouldn't need heat. May be necessary on the red. If it's green, then you might as well buy a new door. You need very high heat, like from a gas axe, for the green.

The thread locker that comes with the chromies is RED. It comes in a tiny little package INSIDE the little pouch you get. I too thought the lock pulls would be a machine screw type thread, but was very disappointed to see that course wood screw looking thread.

The lock tight works great though. One drop inside the chromie and smear some on the threads with your finger. Do not get any on the paint or plastic, I hear it can stain.

Midnight Sky · 03-20-2007, 02:25 PM

The red should be fairly easy to remove. We use both the blue and the red at work. I wouldn't worry about it.

belletire · 03-20-2007, 02:32 PM

Mine were not even close to screwing on. But I used the locktite that came with it and they have been fine now for 8 months.

**JohnD** · 03-20-2007, 03:22 PM

Those are not machine threads, and therefore you cannot screw on a replacement. The contours of the pust cut into the vinyl pulls - something they cannot do with stainless steel. You need the Loctite.

By the way, even if they are secured they are small enough to remove the door panel even with them left in place. You have no need to remove them to get inside the door.

Info on Li'l Chromies Install...

Photos here: Li'l Chromies Install

Process here: Lil' Chromies - BAD IDEA!

AnonNomis · 03-20-2007, 03:25 PM

If you haven't done it yet. Don't use four drops I think its too much and messy. I had to bring my locks up and down several times and wipe off the excess. Try two and a half drops if you can manage that.

YellowSky · 03-20-2007, 05:44 PM

why would you want to take them off to begin with? there all of 24 bucks? big deal i mean if you sell the car what are you goin to do with them after?...

CrymeLord · 03-21-2007, 04:02 PM

Well, I did it, and I'll find out today if it really stuck.

Of course nothing goes right. I did my best to cut the opening so the stuff would come out of the spout, but the pouch wasn't made right and the stuff started coming out of everywhere but.

I got probably too little in one and too much in the other. Oh well, it could have been worse.

Now I'll be fretting my whole UpShield install. Mainly because I don't want to wait until the temp never drops below 60. That might take me into May and I want that thing on Yesterday.

GaryH · 03-21-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrymeLord

Well, I did it, and I'll find out today if it really stuck.

Of course nothing goes right. I did my best to cut the opening so the stuff would come out of the spout, but the pouch wasn't made right and the stuff started coming out of everywhere but.

I got probably too little in one and too much in the other. Oh well, it could have been worse.

Now I'll be fretting my whole UpShield install. Mainly because I don't want to wait until the temp never drops below 60. That might take me into May and I want that thing on Yesterday.

You can buy locktite at any auto parts store.

03-20-2007, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
CrymeLord Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 184 My Photos: (0)	Problem with Chromies I bought the Lil' Chromies for my Sky (they are the chrome door pulls). I was able to get off the vinyl door pulls with no problem, but when I try to put the Lil' Chromies on I find that they won't screw onto the post properly. They go all the way on, but they are loose. The instructions say to just screw it on, but it seems like I'm missing something. The passenger door is very loose and the driver's side is only slightly snug. Is there an extra step I'm not aware of? It isn't a big problem right now as I never use them to unlock the car, but I would like to make them secure. Any ideas?

03-20-2007, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
SkyHi07 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bloomington, Illinois Posts: 1,056 My Photos: (11)	Mine came with a lock-tight type of glue! __________________ SKY 5/15/06 VIN 1971 "BlackSky" SKY RL 2/1/07 "Wheezie"

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SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,126 My Photos: (0)	But if you use the glue, getting them off could be an issue... __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

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JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	Those are not machine threads, and therefore you cannot screw on a replacement. The contours of the pust cut into the vinyl pulls - something they cannot do with stainless steel. You need the Loctite. By the way, even if they are secured they are small enough to remove the door panel even with them left in place. You have no need to remove them to get inside the door. Info on Li'l Chromies Install... Photos here: Li'l Chromies Install Process here: Lil' Chromies - BAD IDEA! __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

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YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	why would you want to take them off to begin with? there all of 24 bucks? big deal i mean if you sell the car what are you goin to do with them after?... __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

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03-20-2007, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gerry Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 568 My Photos: (0)	Anerobic thread lockers, like Loctite, can be released with heat. But it depends on which type. The blue is a light locker and wouldn't need heat. May be necessary on the red. If it's green, then you might as well buy a new door. You need very high heat, like from a gas axe, for the green.

03-20-2007, 02:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Midnight Sky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 208 My Photos: (0)	The red should be fairly easy to remove. We use both the blue and the red at work. I wouldn't worry about it.

03-20-2007, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
belletire First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Clair Shores, Michigan Posts: 304 My Photos: (3)	Mine were not even close to screwing on. But I used the locktite that came with it and they have been fine now for 8 months.

03-20-2007, 03:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
AnonNomis Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 188 My Photos: (0)	If you haven't done it yet. Don't use four drops I think its too much and messy. I had to bring my locks up and down several times and wipe off the excess. Try two and a half drops if you can manage that.

03-21-2007, 04:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
CrymeLord Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 184 My Photos: (0)	Well, I did it, and I'll find out today if it really stuck. Of course nothing goes right. I did my best to cut the opening so the stuff would come out of the spout, but the pouch wasn't made right and the stuff started coming out of everywhere but. I got probably too little in one and too much in the other. Oh well, it could have been worse. Now I'll be fretting my whole UpShield install. Mainly because I don't want to wait until the temp never drops below 60. That might take me into May and I want that thing on Yesterday.

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