Dale M Osterndorf wrote:
>I was wondering if anyone has replaced their aluminum windshield capping
>strip and been satisfied with the results? I'm in the process of trying
>to make my car competitive for a few shows this year, and my original
>capping strip is a bit rough around the edges ( well, actually around the
>top latches). I recently ordered the strip from one of the big three,
>and though I'm not that picky, I have to say I was less than impressed
>with it. Though it looked much better than the original, it was a
>slightly different design and I really feel better sticking with the
>original one. Does everyone carry the same capping strip (ie reproduced
>in Taiwan) or are some better reproductions of the originals?
>
>
Hi Dale, Ive looked at the ones from TRF and Moss and both are the
same. I had to redrill the holes in my windshield frame to make it
center and used a rubber mallet to tighten any gaps. Make sure you
cover it with masking tape when you install it, as it's real easy to
loose control of the riviter and scratch it. The chrome layer is
extremely thin and scratches wont buff out. Once I did the above it
looks quite presentable. Hope that helps. John Mitchell 76 TR6
PS- I did save the original in hopes of rechromeing but havent tried yet.
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