Re: IML: Question on trim clips

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

If it were my car, I would prefer to keep the fastening methods 
original.

Paul W.


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From: Steve Tenpenny <10penny@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:04 am
Subject: RE: IML: Question on trim clips



I really appreciate everyone's opinion on tape or not tape, remove all 
trim
or not. While reading these opinions, something just hit me like cold 
water
in the face.
I recall restoring a 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie years ago, and when my paint 
and
body guy was finishing the car, he asked me if he could use all the 
modern,
contempory adhesives and techniques they use on new cars to put the trim
back on. I agreed to it, and you know, you couldn't tell the difference.
And, he said if I ever needed to remove some of the trim later, it's a 
lot
easier to peel off than detach the old style clips.
Any thoughts on this?

Steve
Texas
61 Crown Coupe

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randalpark@xxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 6:53 PM
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Subject: Re: IML: Question on trim clips

This all depends on your desire to restore that car and to what level.

Taping the chrome will not get you as good of a paint job. It just can
not be done as well. That said, if you only want a driver that looks
great going down the road, or standing still from 15 feet away, then go
for it. Removing the chrome is one "H" of a lot of work, and you are
right, the clips will be a big problem, although they can be
had/made/replaced.

I have used both methods and was much happier with the result of doing
the extra work to remove all the chrome. The other thing that happens
is that the shop can slip and scuff the chrome while they are sanding
the car. These scuffs show up pretty well after the car has a nice
shiny coat of paint on it. So does dull or pitted chrome, for that
matter. Rechroming is expensive, but again, it all depends on your plan
for the car.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Tenpenny <10penny@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 8:55 am
Subject: IML: Question on trim clips



I'm new to the IML and new to my 61 Crown Coupe. In planning and
preparation
for a future paint job, I have a question that has a great bearing on
removing ALL the trim.
Are ALL of the clips available that will be needed to replace the trim
on my
car, if in fact ALL of the trim is removed for painting? I have had
painters
tell me you can really get yourself in a mess if the clips can't be
had. I
realize taping off is not the ideal method, but if replacing this huge
amount of trim is going to be a major problem, I certainly might
consider
it.
Any help here will be appreciated.

Thanks to all,
Steve
Texas
61 Crown Coupe



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