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Old 10-27-2019, 10:50 AM   #1
Paragon
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Default top molding questions

For my '30 standard coupe, I'm debating over using the hidum welt versus the aluminum molding for the strip above the visor. My car will be a driver; it is already painted and the long-grain vinyl is installed and looks great. I intend to use the hidum welt around the sides and rear, so my questions deal with the strip that covers the top material located above the visor.

I'd appreciate your candid responses to the following:

1) Using the 5/8" aluminum molding above the visor, from a number of articles, I understand how to fold over the aluminum to cover the nails, dab of sealant on nails, etc. How do you finish the aluminum ends that reach the rain gutters? Cut off bluntly and seal the end? Carefully taper the ends with a grinder or file and seal the end? Is there a "tip end" for finishing the aluminum moldings? Apply sealant o the ends? I'd then paint the strip to match the black body.
2) How would I transition the hidum welt at the two 90 degree points where they contact the aluminum molding? Welt simply cut with contact against the aluminum, then finish with sealant? Welt tip installed and contact the aluminum?
3) Just use the hidum welt on the sides and across the front? If I do, how do I finish the tips at the rain gutters? How do I finish the tips at the point where they meet the hidum across the front?

I would really appreciate any pictures and your helpful comments. Thank you!
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