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Chris P · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:08 pm Post subject: Door card chrome strips

Has anyone found a source for chrome or stainless strip to
replace the chromed-plastic strip on series 2 door cards?

The chrome tape option is OK, but not perfect and isn't
particularly tough. Removal of the plastic strip and replacement
with chrome or stainless steel section would give a far
better job Smile

Chris.

K5 · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:31 pm Post subject:

That is the way i will do it once i get around to it. I have a big reel of that chrome tape now.

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Chris P · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:40 pm Post subject:

K5 wrote:

That is the way i will do it once i get around to it. I have a big reel of that chrome tape now.

The tricky bit are the ends as they taper. The chrome tape (unless you
have different stuff) is quite stiff and non-conformal. Having said that,
rubbing down the plastic to key the tape adhesive, makes things look
far better than the dulled chrome.

I believe the chromed-plastic will lever off the cards. With them off, it
will be easier to use the chrome tape and finish the ends.

Chris P · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject:

5000SE wrote:

I've looked at the strips but been reluctant to go for it in pulling them off - has anybody had success?

The strips are impossible to get off without wrecking them - they are
firmly bonded to the door card PVC material.

I have found some chromed plastic strip which is similar to the the
original stuff. Not identical, as it's a dome profile rather than 'D'
section, also slightly smaller. Once fitted though it looks identical,
and obviously is much shinier than what's left of the original.

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The chrome tape gives a good result, but is very fiddly to get right
at the ends and the front door kink. I'll probably try this again on a
spare set of door cards I've just got hold of.