scottm
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Hi all,
So I recently fitted a flexiglass canopy to my 2002 d22 tub by basically sitting the canopy as close to the cab as possible (touching, because this was how I thought I'd seen other fitted) but it has this annoying squeak when going over bumps, cornering etc. just wondering if it should be sitting back a bit from the cab and if so how much gap? Or if it should be as far up as possible what I could use to stop it squeaking? Teflon tape? Armour all? Wd40? (Haven't tried any of those yet thought i'd work out if I should move it first). Photo shows how close it is.
Secondary to the canopy thing but related, I recently attempted a UPOL raptor tub liner, after meticulously preparing the surface I applied it and let it harden for 5 days. It ten began to lift and crack because as I discovered my Polar White tub used to be Silver (must have been replaced by previous owner) and it was the White lifting from the silver. Anyhow UPOL felt sorry for me and sent a sale rep out who gave me another kit which was extremely generous of them. But getting the old spray on liner off completely is very time consuming (when it sticks it really sticks) sandblasting was goin to be too expensive so I've just bee. Going at it with a grinder and some flap pads and the occasional wire brush. I've probably got another 3 hours of work to clean and prep surface before I can spray again. You can see below I've still got the whole leg Han side to do....
Just wondering if I should be trying to buy another tub instead? Seen them between $100-$300 given that I may need to redrill the bolt holes for the canopy which would be close to the ones I've already drilled possible weakening that area....
I'm leaning towards just persevering with the tub I've got because picking another up is just more cost and hassle, and with the canopy I feel like it's in the right place because if it was seated further back it would be hanging over the rear too far... Maybe a couple of mm further back would have been wise but can't see how I can fix that now. Must fix the squeak though, it's dementing...
Opinions appreciated, cheers,
-scott
So I recently fitted a flexiglass canopy to my 2002 d22 tub by basically sitting the canopy as close to the cab as possible (touching, because this was how I thought I'd seen other fitted) but it has this annoying squeak when going over bumps, cornering etc. just wondering if it should be sitting back a bit from the cab and if so how much gap? Or if it should be as far up as possible what I could use to stop it squeaking? Teflon tape? Armour all? Wd40? (Haven't tried any of those yet thought i'd work out if I should move it first). Photo shows how close it is.
Secondary to the canopy thing but related, I recently attempted a UPOL raptor tub liner, after meticulously preparing the surface I applied it and let it harden for 5 days. It ten began to lift and crack because as I discovered my Polar White tub used to be Silver (must have been replaced by previous owner) and it was the White lifting from the silver. Anyhow UPOL felt sorry for me and sent a sale rep out who gave me another kit which was extremely generous of them. But getting the old spray on liner off completely is very time consuming (when it sticks it really sticks) sandblasting was goin to be too expensive so I've just bee. Going at it with a grinder and some flap pads and the occasional wire brush. I've probably got another 3 hours of work to clean and prep surface before I can spray again. You can see below I've still got the whole leg Han side to do....
Just wondering if I should be trying to buy another tub instead? Seen them between $100-$300 given that I may need to redrill the bolt holes for the canopy which would be close to the ones I've already drilled possible weakening that area....
I'm leaning towards just persevering with the tub I've got because picking another up is just more cost and hassle, and with the canopy I feel like it's in the right place because if it was seated further back it would be hanging over the rear too far... Maybe a couple of mm further back would have been wise but can't see how I can fix that now. Must fix the squeak though, it's dementing...
Opinions appreciated, cheers,
-scott
