Staying in one spot too long, or having the gun too close can affect the finish of the cover, and could cause the paint to bubble.
6. Before applying heat, it can be beneficial to get a feel for the plastic with your bare hand to gauge the resistance of the cover. Once the cover is heated, you will be able to feel it become more pliable.
7. It is important to always wear work gloves when doing heat modifications. We are heating the cover to 210F – 230F, and you can burn your hands if you are not wearing proper protection.
8. Using a digital heat gun, set the temperature to 700F. At this temperature you can quickly heat the surface of the cover to approx. 210F – 230F.
9. After heating the cover for about 20 seconds, press down with your hands and you will feel the cover is slightly pliable. Hold the cover to the socket for 30 seconds or so to let the heat dissipate and allow the cover to reshape.
10. Repeat these steps as needed, until the gap between the cover and the socket is gone.
11. After the cover has cooled, put the straps back in, and strap the cover back on to your client’s socket 🙂