Charging port door dent prevention piece - installation video

Hi, lots of people keep asking what the device is for and how it is installed. Here you go:

Is anyone producing these so we can buy them?

The files are linked to this thread:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...printed-diy-solution.5812/page-15#post-188380

There are also a couple of job shops listed in that thread who will print the item for you.

great thanks missed those replies to the thread.

Simon Tse, on FB or Messenger. Shipped the next day so he's in the business.

Got one printed some weeks ago.
Looks nearly the same like yours.
But still waiting for my mach-e


@Benjamin Kegele Are you native from USA?

Holy Driver said:

Got one printed some weeks ago.
Looks nearly the same like yours.
But still waiting for my mach-e


@Benjamin Kegele Are you native from USA?

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Weird question to ask. I thought my accent was heavy enough...

What do you understand under Native

I believe more than 90% of the people here are not Native.

Seeing you are from Germany, we can talk German as well. I am original from Austria. Left to the Middle East 10 years ago and now in California for over 5 years.
Why?

I'm relieved to see you wore your gloves to prevent any oil from getting into your hands

AlpaChino said:

I'm relieved to see you wore your gloves to prevent any oil from getting into your hands

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Maybe I just wanted to make sure not to scratch the paint with my sharp skin

Marcho said:

Is anyone producing these so we can buy them?

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Hi in the Netherlands is a guy who make them I have bought it from him. it fits perfect.
you can reach him via the below link.
https://tweakers.net/gallery/149167/

I bought one from JawTech almost 2 weeks ago...it says its still in the "printing" phase...
...anyone receive theirs yet?

Raybdc97 said:

I bought one from JawTech almost 2 weeks ago...it says its still in the "printing" phase...
...anyone receive theirs yet?

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I ordered mine on June 5th, went into production on June 9th, and they shipped it June 17th. I received it yesterday on June 19 and installed it last night.

KCole21 said:

I ordered mine on June 5th, went into production on June 9th, and they shipped it June 17th. I received it yesterday on June 19 and installed it last night.

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I just received mine this weekend too.
My best,
Ray

Thanks for the shout out! I am Simon Tse, find me on FB

Easier way to install (mine was from JawTech) is to 1st take off the outer charging port door cover from its hinge. 1. Open the charging port door. 2. Look on the back side of the door. 3. Locate the black flexible tongue detent in the center of the back side. 4. Lever the front end of the tongue detent up with a flathead screwdriver... you don't need a lot of force here. 5. Slide / wiggle the painted outer door cover straight back, horizontally, about 1/2 inch until it slides off its small rails. 6. Insert the 3-d printed wedgie part into the much more accessible hinge. 7. Slide the outer door shell back onto its little rails, back-to-front until the back tongue detent snaps into its place. You're done. Good luck!