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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Interior & Trunk => Topic started by: 68 S Code on February 09, 2011, 12:28:27 AM

Title: Convert interior windshield header trim finish
Post by: 68 S Code on February 09, 2011, 12:28:27 AM

I know that the replacement pieces for the header and the sun visor bracket are repoped in chrome. Jeff S mentioned a Hard Chrome finish once which was really more of a grayish/argent color. If original is not obtainable what would you guys suggest? painting the new chrome pieces? Will paint stick?

Title: Re: Convert interior windshield header trim finish
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 09, 2011, 12:46:45 AM

Quote from: 68 S Code on February 09, 2011, 12:28:27 AM

I know that the replacement pieces for the header and the sun visor bracket are repoped in chrome. Jeff S mentioned a Hard Chrome finish once which was really more of a grayish/argent color. If original is not obtainable what would you guys suggest? painting the new chrome pieces? Will paint stick?

Rattle Tim Lea's cage he has had success with the satin chrome. Your other alternitive is paint. Bob

Title: Re: Convert interior windshield header trim finish
Post by: T Lea on February 09, 2011, 08:11:14 AM

Problem with paint is as soon as you clamp the top down the j hooks will start flaking it away. After several attempts of having the satin chrome done with misc results I have found someone who does a great job.
His name is Ray  ViCatz@shaw.ca

Title: Re: Convert interior windshield header trim finish
Post by: dan green on February 09, 2011, 10:08:01 AM

Was this a 68 and later thing?
Were all 3 pieces done in satin chrome?  The 2 latch plates and the center header?

Title: Re: Convert interior windshield header trim finish
Post by: 68 S Code on February 09, 2011, 10:21:11 AM

From what I remember all 3 were the same finish.

Title: Re: Convert interior windshield header trim finish
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 09, 2011, 10:35:42 AM

Quote from: dan green on February 09, 2011, 10:08:01 AM

Was this a 68 and later thing?
Were all 3 pieces done in satin chrome?  The 2 latch plates and the center header?

All three matched and were the satin chrome. For some reason the after market in some cases has chosen to do the center piece in satin chrome like factory and the latch portion in shiny chrome? Bob

Title: Re: Convert interior windshield header trim finish
Post by: 68 S Code on February 10, 2011, 10:07:45 PM

I think the stem from the rear view mirror is as well.