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    • 06/12/2007 at 8:26 am #30475

      bombrod10
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        Ordered some clean caps hopefully right sizes. Is it best to glue them in if so what glue is best to use is super glue ok. Also do you sand them to fit and is their a hole in or needed in the centre of the caps…thanks for any help.

      • 06/12/2007 at 8:53 am #69354

        TF_superg10

          its best to glue them in even if they fit tight or they will end up stuck inside the other section just use super glue . i always drill a hole in the end to just use a drill bit and do it by hand it lets the air out so when you ship out ur top3 doesnt come of had it happen to me befor .{only use a couple of drops of glue so when they need changing you will be able to get the caps out}

        • 06/12/2007 at 9:08 am #69355

          bombrod10
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            superg10
            When in place do you need to dress them up any or just leave as their are..cheers

          • 06/12/2007 at 10:50 am #69356

            TF_superg10

              i just use them as they are because they will soffern up and wear down

            • 07/12/2007 at 11:19 am #69357

              TF_D.W.

                “i just use them as they are because they will soffern up and wear down “

                As well as wearing the female joint away at the same time.

              • 07/12/2007 at 11:44 am #69358

                bombrod10
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                  D.W.
                  Would you say that they are a good idea fitting them or better leaving them out .cheers

                • 07/12/2007 at 4:01 pm #69359

                  TF_Team Rattler

                    Use the preston yellow nose cones, the clean caps will actually collect carbon dust and finer particles of grit and when wet it’s like using a grinding paste!

                  • 07/12/2007 at 4:06 pm #69360

                    TF_mp.milo

                      They have the same affect as sandpaper on the female joints,my mate fitted them and the joint wear on his pole was definately increased as the walls on top3s and 4s was paper thin after a year.Anything they can hold little pieces of dirt,carbon dust etc will have an abrasive effect on pole walls.

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