Rain gutter trim moulding "drip rail"

[Rizzy]

I just got my new trim, does anyone have any tips on not crushing it?

I know I just bump it on with the palm of my hand, but where do I start?

Seems like I should start at the bend.

Any tips?

Thanks

Rizzy

1972 2002

1989 325iS

1998 528i

[gwb72tii]

the guy that did mine started at the rear so the end of the trim matched the end of the rain gutter.

[wegweiser]

The last one I did, took two people. One to keep the long end from slapping against the fresh paint (me), while another pressed it on.

We started at the bend, and gradually "rolled" it on to the roof lip edge until it snapped. (I think we seated the upper edge, then rolled the lower edge over every 6" or so) Tapping/bumping/hitting the trim, in order to get it on- will cause ugly ripples. It took a little hand muscle - especially the portion just forward of the bend, but it turned out well. It was a little stressfull - glad I had a body guy do most of it with me!

HTH

Paul Wegweiser

[Grover]

Check the FAQ Construction Zone for an article on this by DukeRimmer.

[Rizzy]

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