Can anyone give me some advice the best way to cut chrome trim so the edges are nice, straight and smooth like the ones that are on there currently. I tried an utility knife but it just isn’t cutting it.
Thank you,
(Topic ID: 209281)
Norwood, OH
I assume your talking flexible T mounding around the head. I cut chrome trim for my Avatar LE one time and recalling trying to get it 100% perfect with no luck. Once I installed this it, I was happy with the outcome just the same.
You might be able to replicate a grove to put the end in so the trim lays flat. Cut across with a straight edge, remove from groove and cut the back spine of t-molding.
Quoted from Toasterdog:I assume your talking flexible T mounding around the head. I cut chrome trim for my Avatar LE one time and recalling trying to get it 100% perfect with no luck. Once I installed this it, I was happy with the outcome just the same.
You might be able to replicate a grove to put the end in so the trim lays flat. Cut across with a straight edge, remove from groove and cut the back spine of t-molding.
I will try this. Any special blades.
Fresh razor blade works great - press through like you would butter... don't 'saw'
Support the piece where you are cutting
You don't really want to glue it in if you don't have to. Right sized T-molding stays in with friction. If it's too small... just use some hotglue dabs here and there to help tighten it up. like every 8" or so.
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