Originally Posted by
thestaton
good observation. basically they are cheap and one of my biggest gripes. the one I've had on the back of my car for right about 7 months is already rusting and the black paint is chipping off.
when ever you go to put the head in, its a good idea to spread them out. I use needle nose to spread them. Then vice grips to get um just right.
liquid plastic is a good idea but I would not put it on to thick. since each bracket is different its possible if you make it to thick it might be impossible to use the bracket.
when you go to bend the bracket be careful. where ever you see the shark logo it breaks there very easy. so again make sure you use vice grips and go slow if you want to get it perfect. also keep a file around because once you do bend it, its going to leave sharp / jagged edges.
best o luck.
*update*
talked to Kris & KMPH. He tells me the new ones "smaller ones" are made of zinc & yellow pasavated, that offer a 10 year corrosion warranty.
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