Stopping panels falling off

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Warrick
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My panels have a bad habit of falling off, what is the best way to stop this

Panel locks or is there any other tricks?

Ta Warrick
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Clip on type ?. Put a bit of fuel pipe over the clips where they hit rear of frame and it will put extra tension on them
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Yes they are clip on, not original panels. They were newish clips with rubber on to make them tighter. I’m sure after a few months they get lose again

There must be a more full proof way
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Are the panels straight and fit nicely all along the loop?
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Muttley McLadd
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Get a metal dowel shaped and welded across the bottom of the panels, and up at the ends. It'll make them a lot stronger and stiffer.
I'll find a pic of how mine were done when I get home if you want.
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Weld a plate we’re the clip sits on the panel so it has further to travel to unclip. A plate about 15mm will do
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What sort of Clips are you using some Cheap reproductios loose their tension very quickly
As my Dad used to say "Each to their own lad"
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Toddy wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:10 am What sort of Clips are you using some Cheap reproductios loose their tension very quickly

Very true some of the clips available are rubbish.
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Like this..

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