Convertible Boot Clip Question

[Surfcuda]

To all Convertible owners Im asking for some help. I ordered a Boot Cover from Legendary. The Clips on the new boot will not attach onto the molding, way to tight and will not flex over the molding. Seems almost every reproduction part I buy will not fit or has to be modified to fit. Has anyone else experienced this issue with the repo clips? Looking for a remedy to correct the issue or a source to get clips that actually fit? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[DetMatt1]

I had some broken clips replaced in my original boot and it takes some effort to get them to clip.

 

[terrywalker]

I too have found it nearly impossible to get the new style clips that come on the reproduced boots to clip on like the original clips. I also recently bought a repro Legendary boot. I've considered using some heat from a hair dryer but it has gone to the bottom of the list of things I have to do on my cars. I have a bunch of new clips like the originals (with the metal spring on back) and considered taking the new boot to an upholstery shop to have the original clips replace the plastic ones but again, not a rush item. Please keep us informed if you find an easy solution that works. In my photo, original clip on left and an exact repro on right - the clips in the Legendary cover does not have the metal spring and is thicker.
Terry W.

 

[Cuda_mark]

I have some original clips as well. I wanted to see if Legendary would make me a boot cover using my original clips. Like Terry - it is low on the list of things I need to do to the car at the moment.

 

[larry4406]

Who makes and sells the reproduction clips with the metal insert?

 

[Surfcuda]

Appreciate the input. Appears we all have issues with the repop clips. I was thinking along the lines of Terrywalker by using a heat gun. Maybe the heat gun will soften the plastic clip to where it can be pressed on. After cooling hopefully it holds the
Molding form so it will work for both taking off and putting back on with relative easy. I’m at the end of putting my Fish together and fitting the boot will finish it up. I will report back with my heat gun experiment results.