Chrome repairs
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Chrome repairs
Can anybody give me an ideal on were i can get chrome repairs done, the repairs i need done are on the chrome that snaps over the drip rail of my cab. I purchased this trim along with the inside cab chrome trim so i could have that installation option, but the shipper packaged it in a really bad way and it came to my door damaged, and i already tried to contact him but he won't respond. Even though i didn't pay alot for it, it still makes me 
because to my knowedge you can buy this new anymore.
Thanks Ernie
because to my knowedge you can buy this new anymore. Thanks Ernie
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I don't know how you are set for equipment, but when I restored my Fairlane, 12 years ago, it had some dented up stainless trim. I followed some simple directions out of a book and hammered it back into shape. After that I used a buffing wheel from Harbor Freight to polish it back to like-new condition. I used my radial arm saw to mount the buffing wheel onto. So if I can do it, most anybody can. 
Jag
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I did manage to get some of it into decent shape but unfortunetly there is a couple really sharp bends that caused the trim to split at the edges, any ideal on how much this may cost?
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If it split, then the only way I can see to salvage it is to have the split welded. My local welder starts his fees at $40 and heads up from there. Since it's a small job then maybe you can get it for that or less depending on the resources in your area. Jag
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Stainless trim will need a good experienced welder with a TIG. After it's welded you'll have to smooth out the weld and repolish it. Stainless is not the easiest metal to smooth and polish, best left for a pro on something that shape and importance.
