Well everyone,
what a useless waste of brain teasing time,
I put them in a hot bath and yes they did soften up to supple state,
however they also became wider at the clip on opening and then I had
to squeeze the opening to narrow it to clip on,
but it is impossible to not kink it at the bends,
I also used a hair dryer to heat up as well,
at least
I have kept the economy going for the company that manufactures the
poor quality replacement parts,
as I bought a chrome set and a black set,
honestly frustrating and disapointing,
and it doesn't matter which way you try,
they just do not fit,
I know where I would like to put them,
this has been the lastest up date,
Jim