Hi there,
My body guy is about to fit my carrera decos to my Pre-A bumpers. He is worried when he wraps the end that they are going to change shape (get fatter as they go around the corner).
Does anyone have any detailed pics of that area, and some tips (he wants to remove material to make them flat) - wanted to ping the list first because there must be some pics/info that would be helpful.
Thanks in advance,
Warren
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Can someone help with Carrera Deco question?
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Warren........I cut a "V" out of the backside of the trim to relieve it a bit right at the bend. Also, it helps if your body guy can anneal the aluminum trim, that will make it malleable and will bend easier without damaging your paint.
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Thanks Bill.
did you cut the v right around the edge of the corner?
Also, how would you get it back on after the bumper was painted without scratching where it "grabs on" around the corner of the bumper.
Barry, I think you might have had this on your D a while back. any tips/pics you could post?
Thanks in advance,
Warren
did you cut the v right around the edge of the corner?
Also, how would you get it back on after the bumper was painted without scratching where it "grabs on" around the corner of the bumper.
Barry, I think you might have had this on your D a while back. any tips/pics you could post?
Thanks in advance,
Warren
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Warren, I did have this bumper trim style on the D I used to own (now proudly owned by Tom Roos in North Carolina who is taking excellent care of it!). I had the trim put on by a very skilled metalworker in Ventura (sorry, no name, he doesn't normally take on small jobs) who is an expert in shaping aluminum. He and I discussed the project and decided against wrapping the trim around the bumper ends, even though that approach is not "correct", because it would be easier to take off and replace for cleaning underneath the trim. So he finished it nicely just before the end of the bumper.Warren Tomlin wrote:Thanks Bill.
Barry, I think you might have had this on your D a while back. any tips/pics you could post?
I realize that many people have put that trim on and wrapped it. Neil McSwain did it himself on his 56 Carrera coupe, and did an extremely nice job. I believe he is registered on this Forum, and perhaps he could supply some photos and write up a description of his technique so that it could be a reference for future questions.
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Warren.......About 1 inch should be wrapped around the edge of the bumper. If you don`t anneal the aluminum, it won`t take more than a bend or two, before it starts to work harden and crack. Put it on after your bumper is painted and finshed. Here`s a pic of the "V" cut-out on the backside of the trim......Bill
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