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Copis
11-12-08, 21:44
howdy!


I was wondering how the hell do you get those Magpul XT rail covers on? :confused:

Thanks

Bill
Telperion
11-12-08, 21:52
What part of the directions weren't clear?
Copis
11-12-08, 22:44
No directions were included....... just the XTMs in a clear ziplock
zippygaloo
11-12-08, 22:57
Not a Mapul XT demo, but this should work for you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26zAl93ogbg).

You can also use warm water or a hair dryer to make them pliable.
Copis
11-12-08, 23:27
My mistake.....

a) my rail covers are one piece XT rail panels
b) no label or literature was included


thanks for the effort Zippy!
mmike87
11-13-08, 08:09
They are a real PITA to get on IMO, as are all the covers like that. Like the previous poster suggested, I have found that heating them up with a hair dryer really hot to soften them just a tad really helped.

I started at one end, rocked it on, and just worked my way down.

I really think heating them up makes it a little easier, and a little easier is just what I needed.
Copis
11-13-08, 08:42
Ahhhh

I'll try the heat and then resort to the paracord method

thanks to all
Bill
Copis
11-13-08, 12:58
Actually a combination of heat and paracord worked like a charm........:D

My sincere thanks to all

Bill