Dev's famous covers - do they all go like this?

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AckersMR2

July 30, 2012, 20:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Ok so most of us have fitted these so most of your should have an answer?

Do they all go like this after 4 months?




To be honest in the light I thought the paint was a little thin in places when I got them but didn't say anything and although I do like to keep the car clean I only use car shampoo and a lambs wool mitten, not a scouring pad and a screwdriver!

Now removed, the keyhole looks better  s:( :( s:(
My only car is a Ducati 

Mike_V

#1
July 30, 2012, 20:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yep, thats normal, they are made of rubber so they flex and need repainting every now and again.
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AckersMR2

#2
July 30, 2012, 20:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Mike_V"need repainting every now and again.
Or every 3-4 months apparently  s:? :? s:?
My only car is a Ducati 

Anonymous

#3
July 30, 2012, 20:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Mine are fine after a couple of years.

Chris H

#4
July 30, 2012, 20:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "life of bryan"Mine are fine after a couple of years.

Same here....  s:) :) s:)

Mike_V

#5
July 30, 2012, 21:16 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
After 12 months I've had to redo mine once.
EX 2000 MR2 Roadster,silver,grey/black leather trim,TTE rear bumper inserts,black-grey Momo steering wheel,17" Rota GT3 wheels,KYB struts and FK springs,TRD short shifter with brass shifter bushes,Matt Performance under body brace,Megan arms,Che ARBs,Pirhana discs and Yellow stuff pads,Custom stage 2 T28 SP Turbo,charge cooler system,Helix clutch,lightened flywheel,Moroso sump, custom exhaust and induction kit,550 cc injectors,Link storm G4 ECU with 260bhp&240 ft lbs.
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2004 Red edition in Sable.
http://s984.photobucket.com/albums/ae323/Mike_V/

DannyN

#6
July 30, 2012, 21:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
There have been a couple of revisions from Dev
Quote from: \"DannyN\"There are 10 types of people in the world,
Those who understand Binary and those that don\'t...

[size=75]Black 51 165 BHP - Hardtop ON - Teins - Apexi Power FC - AEM Induction (Cleaned) - Crower Cams - Forged Pistons - Iridium Plugs - Zero Manifold - SP Downpipe - H&S - TRD SS - Corkys MSMB - Goodridge - \'03 Vents - Devs - Bamas - Crystal Indies - Mongos.
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AckersMR2

#7
July 30, 2012, 22:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "DannyN"There have been a couple of revisions from Dev
what in the last 4 months?
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Wabbitkilla

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July 30, 2012, 22:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Chris H"
Quote from: "life of bryan"Mine are fine after a couple of years.

Same here....  s:) :) s:)

Mine too, after a couple of years I just replace them.
Cute & fluffy animals were definitely hurt during the production of this post, there're plenty more where they came from
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jjr197

#9
July 30, 2012, 22:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
2 years and no problems with mine.
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DannyN

#10
July 30, 2012, 22:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "AckersMR2"
Quote from: "DannyN"There have been a couple of revisions from Dev
what in the last 4 months?

No I meant over the years.  He has refined the process to make them last longer which doesn't seem to have worked for you
Quote from: \"DannyN\"There are 10 types of people in the world,
Those who understand Binary and those that don\'t...

[size=75]Black 51 165 BHP - Hardtop ON - Teins - Apexi Power FC - AEM Induction (Cleaned) - Crower Cams - Forged Pistons - Iridium Plugs - Zero Manifold - SP Downpipe - H&S - TRD SS - Corkys MSMB - Goodridge - \'03 Vents - Devs - Bamas - Crystal Indies - Mongos.
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JudoKilli

#11
July 30, 2012, 22:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Mine are looking cracked after a year or so. No paint peeling as of yet though.

2 of the left

#12
July 30, 2012, 22:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Never got them - Only way into my 2 is by key!!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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onion86

#13
July 30, 2012, 22:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I had them on the MR-S about 3 years and they had a little cracking in places but no peeling. New ones I've had since January and they're still good as new.
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lemans

#14
July 30, 2012, 22:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Mine are still good after several years, with maybe a hint of fine cracks just appearing this summer.  I noticed mine after coming back from France when my car was left out in the sun a lot.  Car is normally garaged so hot sun could be making the rubber flex and paint crack. I got worse cracking on my front bumper last year after a holiday in Italy, so I would say the sun could be a big factor in the cracking on your keyhole plugs.
Daryl
Facelift Black MR2 with red leather interior. Hardtop, rear brace, SP body brace, TRD short shift, Mongo\'s,  Dev\'s & SP Turbo - 238bp, 220lbft.

AckersMR2

#15
July 30, 2012, 23:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "lemans"so I would say the sun could be a big factor in the cracking on your keyhole plugs.
If we'd actually had a summer yet this year i'd be inclined to agree with you  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
My only car is a Ducati 

Anonymous

#16
July 31, 2012, 06:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "lemans"Mine are still good after several years, with maybe a hint of fine cracks just appearing this summer.  I noticed mine after coming back from France when my car was left out in the sun a lot.  Car is normally garaged so hot sun could be making the rubber flex and paint crack. I got worse cracking on my front bumper last year after a holiday in Italy, so I would say the sun could be a big factor in the cracking on your keyhole plugs.
I'll let you know on that theory when I get back, not had a day below 30 degrees so far   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

dcod

#17
July 31, 2012, 08:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Mine have gone like that after 4 months. Thought I was the only one. The sun most certainly didn't do as they went like that during the 3 months of cold and rain.
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MisterK

#18
July 31, 2012, 10:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Had mine since January & still like new.  Mine are Astral Black & car kept in a garage.  Is it a specific colour that has the problem?
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dcod

#19
July 31, 2012, 10:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "MisterK"Had mine since January & still like new.  Mine are Astral Black & car kept in a garage.  Is it a specific colour that has the problem?

Mine is black.
Ezekiel 23:20 "There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses"

I bought a "Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine" to lose weight. I put on five stone. I blame the delicious gravy it makes.

Anonymous

#20
July 31, 2012, 11:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Dev is a nice guy but I don't think his products are up to standard. I've not got keyhole covers as i was happy with the lock, but if it is sprayed rubber then it will always crack and flake. If it were to be more lasting then it should be at least a plastic.

Wabbitkilla

#21
July 31, 2012, 11:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Mine may be an earlier version and they're made of thermoplastic (injection molded), there is a bit of flex in them, but when they're on the car there should be no movement to cause the paint to degrade. The only reason they go like this is because they get washed and polished .... but then if you're looking after your car that's recommended.

With you on that rbuckingham, nice guy but I've lost faith in his products. Saying that I'm more than happy to refresh my "covers" annually, for the price it's ok.
Cute & fluffy animals were definitely hurt during the production of this post, there're plenty more where they came from
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Anonymous

#22
July 31, 2012, 11:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Cracking often occurs if plasticizer isn't used in the paint mix.

lemans

#23
July 31, 2012, 21:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "dcod"
Quote from: "MisterK"Had mine since January & still like new.  Mine are Astral Black & car kept in a garage.  Is it a specific colour that has the problem?

Mine is black.

Mine are black too. Must be the best colour then  s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Daryl
Facelift Black MR2 with red leather interior. Hardtop, rear brace, SP body brace, TRD short shift, Mongo\'s,  Dev\'s & SP Turbo - 238bp, 220lbft.

andibell

#24
August 1, 2012, 14:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Had mine for around a year, they're the moulded plastic ones too.  One has a slight mark, which was of my making, but apart from that they're great condition.  My car is kept in the garage and not driven too frequently though.
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