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Old 11-03-09, 08:43 AM
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I think the piece of cloth that I put in the holder to protect my sunglasses some how got stuck. now I can not open the holder. Any tips to force open it with out break it?
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flathead. lol
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can some one take a pic of the hold clip while open? so i know where to jack it? Thanks!
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When in doubt, use a bigger hammer.
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Originally Posted by montgb
When in doubt, use a bigger hammer.
lol, I could have used a saw
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Just stick the flat head in the and give it a little pressure, if it doesn't budge, try it again on the opposite side.
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Flat head or maybe even a slim credit card and some added pressure should do the trick. How thick is the piece of cloth?
Old 11-03-09, 12:12 PM
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it's a bit tricky, because the piece cloth stuck on the hooks. Thanks for all the suggestions, I will try it out in a hour or so.
Old 11-03-09, 02:22 PM
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hehe you should tell gf/wife/mom to custom fit a mf towel in there... hey wait... i should tell mom to make me one (gf cant sew ) and i bet i could sell them here and make BANK
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punch it.

Warranty work.

You Win. Flawless Victory.
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that happened to me before i used a credit card to pop it open
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Originally Posted by jracerlmn
punch it.

Warranty work.

You Win. Flawless Victory.
HAHA!... that's the way to go
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on another note concerning the sunglasses holder...

anyone else have trouble fitting designer shades in there? My aviators won't fit. Only my stupid Maui Jim thin ones will.
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Originally Posted by jracerlmn
on another note concerning the sunglasses holder...

anyone else have trouble fitting designer shades in there? My aviators won't fit. Only my stupid Maui Jim thin ones will.
Yup, none of my Marciano's fit in there, i usually keep my garage door opener in there.
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Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
Yup, none of my Marciano's fit in there, i usually keep my garage door opener in there.
You don't use HomeLink

My Serengeti Aviators fit just fine.

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