matthewpetzold Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Another question on Surrey Tops - the chrome or stainless steel trim piece fitted to the rear of my roof section is in fairly poor condition. My understanding is these are not available new, and I'm guessing that looking for good second hand is probably a lost cause. Does anybody have any suggestions of a suitable alternative to use, or any experience of resuscitating an elderly original ? Be grateful for any thoughts Thanks Matthew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Stuart? http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/45241-surrey-tops/?hl=%2Bsurrey+%2Bchrome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 You can have them re-polished which may suffice or use the plastic/chrome strip from a Mini sill trim. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alan atkinson Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Re the latter. Do pray elaborate. I have one, but know a few who do not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Its not entirely the same but from 10 ft away it looks fine. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-AUSTIN-MINI-COOPER-BMC-MORRIS-DELUXE-CHROME-SILL-WHEEL-ARCH-TRIM-1-SIDE-/171219197847?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27dd759f97 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 The original isn't chromed but stainless steel. The strip has a compound curve and remaking one of these would be a real challenge - especially as the edges are doubled back on itself. I was thinking: as it is only a finishing strip it could be made form mild steel and chromed. At least it would be easier to bend!! Thinking cap on Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 I recently straightened my original strip and re polished it with a budget ss polishing kit set up in a pillar drill. Very pleased with the results. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matthewpetzold Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks for all the tips on this - I will try repolishing and the Mini sill strip and see what turns out best Matthew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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