It’s been 30+ years since I’ve worked at the dealer (Jaguar) but everything had a book labor amount to do everything. Is it that sideways now? Yeah, we changed customer pay an extra 25% vs warranty, so there is that I suppose.
I’ll do mine the day of or day after off-roading . Not sure if you had this issue, but I’ve noticed a few chips in the paint between the door and body from closing the door on crap that works its way in between when it gets muddy.
As mentioned earlier, most likely the compound has hardened over time and was exacerbated by the cold temperatures.
Most like the cause of Paul Walker death, racing around in a super car with 10 year old tires.
I can’t say for certain on the metal of the two listed parts, but, metal is not just metal.
I wouldn’t cheap out on something like this, the lives of yourself and the others around you are at stake.