1972 MC - Rear Window Trim Wanted

[B-Man]

I'm looking for a full set of the 4 pieces of rear window trim for my 72. Please let me know if you have a set, and how much shipped to 06340.

The trim I have is in good shape. It's just covered with butyl rubber goo from the POs attempt to seal all of the rotted roof and sail panels. The only way I can get it off is some acetone and a lot of scrubbing with a green scrub pad. But that's dulling the chrome.

Thanks!

[Rob Peters]

1 hour ago, B-Man said:

I'm looking for a full set of the 4 pieces of rear window trim for my 72. Please let me know if you have a set, and how much shipped to 06340.

The trim I have is in good shape. It's just covered with butyl rubber goo from the POs attempt to seal all of the rotted roof and sail panels. The only way I can get it off is some acetone and a lot of scrubbing with a green scrub pad. But that's dulling the chrome.

Thanks!

Would you be able to remove it with a heat gun without damaging it?  I know a heat gun worked on interior glue when I was removing my package tray.

rob

[Dtret]

I have plenty of sets. Let me know. Try Rob’s idea first. I have used heat as well. Sometimes it works and sometimes not. 

[B-Man]

@Rob Peters, good thought. I should have thought of that. The stuff is REALLY thick and piles up in big sticky chunks. I thought about a propane torch but figured that much heat might affect the chrome. But a heat gun, yeah I will try that.

@Dtret, will let you know. Thanks

[B-Man]

Ok, @Rob Peterscalled it. The heat gun is working. It's still going to take me a while. Ugh!  Again, this stuff is THICK!!!

@Dtret, you can take that set of trim out of the box and put it back on the shelf

I will have to figure out how to polish out the section of trim that I scuffed with the green scrub pad yesterday. Other than that, I'm an hour or two from having some decent rear window trim. The rear glass is going in tonight (other thread)!!!

[Dtret]

Never even looked for them. 

[Marks71]

Because the trim is made of stainless steel it will polish to like new condition. I polished all the window trim on my 64 Buick using a bench grinder with the side cover removed and a buffing wheel,  and a compound stick for stainless. That dent should tap out also, as long as you have a backing behind it. Any minor blending can be done using a small sanding block and starting with 320 sand paper with water working your way up to the finest paper you can find. I went with the  finest I had, 1000. The finer the paper the less time on the buffer. I started with the leading edge and buff to just over the center of the trim, then flip it over and do the same. If you go too far past center, the wheel could grab it, if this happens, you’re done. Looking at your accomplishments so far, your definitely up for the task.

[B-Man]

@Marks71, thanks for the tips. I do actually have a buffing wheel and compound stick. And 300 to 1000 sand paper. I just don't have a bench grinder. And a drill doesn't quite work out. So ... time to buy another tool!!!!

Honestly, I don't know how I've survived this long without a bench grinder. I only got my first rolling tool box last year - crazy.

I will check back in once I polish up that scratched piece. Thanks again

[Marks71]

I’ll hopefully get some day a free standing buffer with the  completely exposed wheel (no loose clothing around that sucker), I’m hoping to find a used one. 

[Marks71]

One more thing. If you’re in a low humidity area like me, the friction from the buffing process creates a fare amount of static electricity, so if you touch the metal buffer you get a mild shock. 

[B-Man]

4 hours ago, Marks71 said:

One more thing. If you’re in a low humidity area like me, the friction from the buffing process creates a fare amount of static electricity, so if you touch the metal buffer you get a mild shock. 

High humidity up here in New England. Finally that comes in handy!!! Geez