Trim alternatives??

[GPW]

Anybody want to split a roll ???

[rampage]

If I cant find it local, by the foot i might.

[Ira]

Ramp--you have a good memory. Yeah--I was gonna use something dor over the doors.

This trim thing confuses the crap out of me, because there are so many places you need trim on a TD, and so many different types. For me right now, I need angle and T-molding for my door openings and doors.

Can anyone point to a product like this that would work for me for THIS? Do they make angle plastic, or should I just forget it and go with aluminum?

[Todah Tear]

I am using a recycled material that I cut into 3" wide strips, 25 feet in length with a straight-edge. Because it is material it is easily shaped around curves and it can be attached with a construction adhesive and a stable gun. I put a overcoat of that rubber undercarriage coating (or you can use liquid plastic, Plasti-dip, sold at Lowes). I will coat the trim in the door ways with fiber glass. I plan on painting all of the trim silver when I am done. The paint should handle the UV issue.

This way may be a little more work, but it is inexpensive, allows me to have a continuous trim from front to back, and I don't have to anneal or bend anything. I haven't trimmed everything yet, but thus far, I have been pleased with the results.

Right now my biggest challenge is getting the curvature in my galley hatch. My trim has taken a backseat for now.

I'll let you know how everything turns out.

Todah

[Ira]

Todah--can you give me a short idiot's guide on doing the door openings in fiberglass?

[madjack]

....Austin Hardware sells a number of the TrimLok products by the foot and gives a price break quicker than TrimLok does (250' vs 500') on some products...
madjack

[Todah Tear]

Okay Ira, I'll take the bait (I'm not certain whether you are teasing or serious

I have tried this in the galley area. I haven't gotten to trimming the doors yet. I have been struggling with the hatch shape for a week.

Nevertheless here it goes:



Later you can cut out any holes that you need for mounting hardware or locks.

The door trim can be done in the same fashion.

Todah

[Ira]

I AM serious, but in step one, what do you mean by "ribbon of material?"

[Todah Tear]

Ira,

The "ribbon of material" refers to a 3" wide strips that I cut from a roll of mat/cloth type material (It is made of recylcle something or the other.). The cloth is taking the place of the regular expensiver fiber glass cloth; it was left over from what I used in my inner walls. I imagine any type of absorbant cloth or cloth-like material would work (like the material that they make the handi-wipe towels for paint jobs).

I hope that answers your question.

Todah

[GPW]

MJ.... I looked at Austin , couldn't find the trimlok ... Sure would be nice for "certain " areas...Love to see some before I bought a mile of it ...

[madjack]

gee G, here ya go..... http://austinhardware.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=8
madjack

[John T3]

I just got to thinking when I saw those excellent pic's of Fred's (the one's showing his trim molding acros the top of his tear) that there may be another option to molding.
I have planned all along use aluminum sides and a removable tonneau cover for my roof. (There will still be a painted luan roof underneath) If I were to screw stainless steel studs in the same positions that his stainless steel screws are placed, then I could snap the edge of the tonneau cover to these. (I will have to custom make said cover from the fabric and snaps) With the cover wrapping around the roof and with some good sealants applied to the joints underneath it, I'd suspect would be weatherproof (I hope).
....... It probably wouldn't look too good without the cover - But then I don't look too good anymore without my shirt, either.

[madjack]

JohnT3...checkout this link http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/sunconkit.html there may be something there for you...
madjack

[GPW]

MJ. You are our GURU !!!! Thanks !!!!! OMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[gyroguy]

They have the same trim he used in 14' pieces... Now I need to figure out how to get the trim home, probably be taking a hacksaw with me.

Here are a couple ideas to get the pieces home ON your car without cutting the pieces.

1. Hang them underneath, supported at both ends and with a bit of rope held by the bottom of your car door. (This worked for rotor blades on a Corvette.)

2. Use rope to make slings on the side of your car. Stick the rope in the side of your trunk lid and close the lid. Tie a piece through a side window to the armrest or window crank. Tie a piece to the right rear mirror. Stick a piece in the side of your hood and shut the hood. (You can't get out of the car on the right side if you do all this, but you get the pieces home.)