waistline trim.. finally

[-=Charley]

..and not all of it either. gotta figure out a way to drill holes in my frp hood safely. I picked up the trim from junkyards and was donated a piece or two. I bought a small hammer and anvil from Eastwood and a can of clear laquer from Ace hardware. all together, about $40 and patience patience patience. I'll post more pics and details on my blog soon.

[culpy]

hey Charley,

where ya at? Id Like to come check your 02 out sometime.

Im in San Clemente.

chris

[adamm]

Hi Charley, looks really nice - can I ask you what sort of lacquer you used? I have some aluminium parts I'd like to polish up (obviously this would remove the original anodising) but I've always assumed lacquer wouldn't stick to a polished surface...? Cheers, adam

[peteinjp]

Nice Autobacs plate frame! I was wondering if you ever made it over here.

Pete

[ought2]

You might want to check out the aluminum trim refinish kit from Bavauto. I've heard good things about it.

[-=Charley]

hey Charley,

where ya at? Id Like to come check your 02 out sometime.

Im in San Clemente.

chris

I'm in Anaheim, near Knott's. You should come out to cars and coffee sometime or maybe El Toro on a wednesday night for the local car meetup.

I just used an off the shelf laquer from Ace. I'd actually try something specifically for trim from Eastwood or somewhere next time as the laquer did seem to add a grayish haze. Also, the trim isn't polished, it's rough sanded.. I wanted to try a brushed aluminum finish.

Pete - Japan was awesome! but I actually got the frame from the only Autobacs in the US (which is about 4 miles away). I saw one in Yokohama, but didn't get to go

[us4736]

i can't find that alumimun trim refinsh kit at bavauto anyboby know the part # or could it be at another vender

[adamm]

Part number: 07500100002

Looks like it could be good stuff if the picture is to be believed!