Re: IML: Question on trim clips

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

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>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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