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stainles trim removal

Started by _2DR_ , Feb 19 2009 10:55 AM

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#1 _2DR_

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 10:55 AM

are there any specific tools or backyard ideas for removal of stainless trim on around windows/doors/qtrs etc.?

cheers

2dr

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#2 arrimar

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Posted 23 February 2009 - 07:11 AM

gutters can be done with a bottle cap opener with rag against the trim so it doesnt dent.

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#3 _BATHURST-32D_

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Posted 23 February 2009 - 06:10 PM

2DR, i use a brickies chisil, its a wide tool that you put a rag down first.

cheers john

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#4 _conceptss_

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Posted 23 February 2009 - 06:48 PM

I use michelin bicycle tyre levers. They're 25mm wide and yellow. Cost a couple of bucks from bike shops. Still use a rag between the trim and the paint too.

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#5 _2DR_

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Posted 23 February 2009 - 10:51 PM

thanks guys had a few ideas but did not want to stuff them will give them a go got most of the tools described..

cheers

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#6 _SableMet7/73_

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Posted 23 February 2009 - 11:37 PM

Geez mine just rolled off piss easy from the under side up
but then again have been off probly a couple of times
& have lost a bit of tension. & the door & 1/4 windows
just used a narrow flat blade scaper & a rag to pop them
off the clips.
Just go easy with them, hard to find good replacements today.

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#7 mranarot

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 09:06 AM

I was told that the tool company litchfield made a tool back in the day but i can never find it.

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#8 _2runa_

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 10:02 AM

I have a drip rail removing tool which makes it easy to remove the stainless mold. l will post some pics when i get a chance, the tool is made in Germany.

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 03:08 PM

on the lastest clasic resto's (channel 31 in vic) fletch was interviewing this bloke who fixes trims. he went through the process of re-straitening a stip of a panel. he talks a little bit about removing trim and he said hes happy to speak to anyone who needs help removing it. i didnt see a number or anything, but i did miss the first few minutes. the show is repeated a couple times a week in vic dont know about other states. its a good show if you dont watch it check it out.

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#10 _2DR_

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Posted 01 March 2009 - 10:25 AM

cheers for the response guys, look forward to the pics 2runa.

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#11 _2runa_

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Posted 01 March 2009 - 03:16 PM

This is the tool that was used to remove the stainless trim from the drip rail
Its one of those things in my tool box that is real hard to work out what is for
unless you've seen it before ...think thats why I bought it :spoton:

It sat on a shelf at a tool store for so long it went rusty when i asked the store
owner did he have such a tool he said now where is that tool? it was hanging
over there many years ago but i think i sold it, we walked over to where he
said it used to be and amazing it was still there at yesterdays price so......
i had to have it :clap:

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#12 _2DR_

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Posted 01 March 2009 - 04:42 PM

mmm thats a crazy tool dont think ill find one like that anymore will sort it out just going to take it easy gently gently :ph34r:

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#13 _2ELCS_

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Posted 01 March 2009 - 04:53 PM

You could start Rent-A-Tool. ....Keep your mind above your navel Rob.
Wayne

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#14 _SableMet7/73_

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Posted 01 March 2009 - 07:14 PM

Hi,
I can put a pic up of the factory GM tool.
Looks like a bent bit of flat bar with a padded bit
to protect the stainless, you might be able to make
1 up.
I'll need to get on the other PC for this so I'll do it tonight.

Cheers Jono

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#15 _SableMet7/73_

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Posted 01 March 2009 - 09:35 PM

Here ya go'
Got it out of a HQ factory service manual.
Bit of flat bar an oxy & a bit rubber would probably
do the job. Sorry havnt learnt to resize pics yet.

Cheers Jono

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#16 _2runa_

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Posted 01 March 2009 - 11:03 PM

Great fined Jono, it gives everyone several ways of the stainless trim removal

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#17 _2DR_

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Posted 02 March 2009 - 08:38 PM

managed to get them all off undamaged cheers for the tips guys , and top stuff jono will try and make one up soon so i have one for the future..

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#18 _2runa_

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Posted 02 March 2009 - 09:06 PM

Hi 2DR
the tool that I posted ^^^ came from the same place that you got the lead wipe kit from, its amazing what they have there.

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#19 _SableMet7/73_

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Posted 02 March 2009 - 11:02 PM

Happy to help.
Hope it was clear enough, looked bloody huge, I'm trying to get this
cropping & resize thingo understood.

I've scored some factory tools from the vintage swap meets before
Theres 1 coming up next month at Bassendean Oval, just gotta find
some spare cash.
Where are you blokes getting your gear if you dont mind me askin

Cheers Jono

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#20 _2DR_

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 09:45 PM

2runa i thought of going out there the place has lots of cool stuff next time ey .

sable cheers for the pics mate but i might have to kill ya if i told you :ph34r:

lol

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#21 _SableMet7/73_

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 10:50 PM

Cheers mate,
2runa tipped me off as well

Jono

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#22 _2runa_

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 11:25 PM

Hey guys this was suppose to be our little secret,

its almost like a step toe and sons shop ,they only had the phone put on last week and when i said they had been mentioned on the torana forum the were so exited that they were telling everyone.... you"ve got to laugh and check out the Moose on the back wall enjoy your hunting :spoton: