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Myxr6turbo
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Drip Rail

Post by Myxr6turbo » Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:32 am

Hey guys, has anyone got some close up photos of the drip rail mounted on a 1926 T coupe?

Thanks,

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Humblej
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Re: Drip Rail

Post by Humblej » Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:41 am

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Chris Barker
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Re: Drip Rail

Post by Chris Barker » Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:04 am

Here's mine. I suggest:

Trim the roof fabric so it ends behind the rail and is tacked in place.
Form the outer part of the rail to fit the contour of the body
Etch prime (for good paint adhesion because it's aluminium) and paint the outer rail. Satin black is good.
Screw the inner rail in its correct place - but then remove the screw near the aft end so the extrusion can come away from the body.
Slide the outer rail over the inner from the back forwards to a point BEYOND its final position so you can put back the missing screw through the inner.
Slide the outer back to cover the inner and all its screws.
Apply some black silicone sealant to neatly fill the gap at the top between the rail and the fabric.
Fit the Hidem banding.

This method overcomes the problem of the tight curve at the rear of each rail.
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