Pedal Covers (again)

Solari

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I got some nice pedal covers but feel like a complete pleb as I can't get the buggers on :S I tried holding a hairdryer over them for a bit to loosen the rubber but they are right stubborn little sods.

Am I missing something fundamental here (and they are definitely right for my car :D)

Any tips greatly appreciated!
 
don't wd40 them as they will be slipping around when you get them on, the only decent lub for this sort of thing is hair spray as it drys out and turns sticky regardless of air (used it all the time for bar grips in my bmx / mtb days) otherwise try dunking them in some near boiling water to loosen them up.

remember though you want them to be nice an tight when they are on so they don't come off randomly!
 
Siliconslave said:
don't wd40 them as they will be slipping around when you get them on, the only decent lub for this sort of thing is hair spray as it drys out and turns sticky regardless of air (used it all the time for bar grips in my bmx / mtb days) otherwise try dunking them in some near boiling water to loosen them up.

remember though you want them to be nice an tight when they are on so they don't come off randomly!
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I was pretty sure WD40 would evaporate, its not a proper lube i thought?
 
After a bit of digging :p

70% low aromatic white spirits ( stoddard solvent )
~20% lubricant base grade ( solvent de-waxed, paraffinic type )
<10% of corrosion inhibitor ( some formulations use 2 inhibitors,
normally they would only be present at low concentrations, so
it's possible that the inhibitor could be something crude like
an oil that produces a hard film with synthetic additives )
<5% of wetting agent ( probably quite low concentration, other the
formulation would emulsify some water which could affect the
protective film's durability and performance )
<5% of fragrance.

Note that the light lubricant base grade is just the vacuum
distilled, high boiling, hydrocarbon fraction used in light
lubricants, but has minimal lubrication properties ( until all
the Extreme Pressure and other compounds are added ) other
than those conferred by the viscosity. It is not a "lubricant",
just a base grade.
 
*Moangroan* said:
JUst use washing up liquid.
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Hot soapy water worked in the end... the Brake pedal was the hardest. Also had to use a small flathead screwdriver a couple of times for leverage as I have no fingernails!

I got the "Golf / Jetta / Bora MK 4 Complete OEM 25th Anniversary Pedals" as I liked the look of them. They fit nice and tight - doubt there's any way they will be coming off easily :)

Cheers for the ideas chaps. That's that small mod out of the way.. now I'm debating whether to get new wheels :p
 
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