Moderator drewpy Posted October 2, 2005 Moderator Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi, I have just got down to stripping my seat for powder coating, and apart from a bit of rust a few of the prongs that grip through the seat cover are missing. I have already trawled the net for answers, so you lot are my best and last hope As i see it I have 3 options 1) replacing the prongs (and with what?) 2) ignoring that part of the seat, and let it flop (OOO Missus!!) 3) glue that part of the seat, bearing in mind it will be powder coated!! ( and what glue?) I am using a new original Yam seat cover, so I am a little anxious to get it right first time Of the original prongs (due to possible metal fatigue) is it best first to heat them before bending and powder coating? Cheers Drewpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted October 8, 2005 Admin Share Posted October 8, 2005 Post up a pic it would help us see where your coming from. Definatly bend the pins before you have it powder coated otherwise you will crack it later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 9, 2005 Author Moderator Share Posted October 9, 2005 Does that mean the prongs should be sticking out horizonal, or near closed? Here's a picture of the base with missing prongs. can I repair them or do i stick the seat with glue after powder coating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted October 9, 2005 Admin Share Posted October 9, 2005 I personally would attempt to fix it first, if not then the glue option. Remember to put a bolt in the hole before you get it powder coated as its a nightmare to clean the threads up otherwise. And a bolt is cheaper than a tap set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 10, 2005 Author Moderator Share Posted October 10, 2005 I personally would attempt to fix it first, if not then the glue option. Remember to put a bolt in the hole before you get it powder coated as its a nightmare to clean the threads up otherwise. And a bolt is cheaper than a tap set Thanks, good idea regarding the threads but my original question is... how do i repair the prongs/and or what glue should i use? any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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