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Series Two Windscreen Finishers.

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:57 pm
by Boomlander
Hi Folks,
Can anyone advise me if it is possible to remove the finishing trims from the split screen without actually removing the rubber and glass? I would like to add them to my collection of metal parts for rechroming. :-?

Re: Series Two Windscreen Finishers.

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:04 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
Are they not stainless? From what I gather it's just too much hassle removing them and trying to re-fit, plus there is a risk they can be damaged when being removed.

Re: Series Two Windscreen Finishers.

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:11 pm
by Boomlander
I guess they could be stainless - there's certainly no sign of rust on them.
If so I will have a go with me trusty dremel polisher and see if they start to shine! :D

Re: Series Two Windscreen Finishers.

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:00 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
Aye I thought so - just seem to remember on my own S.II they show no signs of tarnishing and the owner's manual mentions stainless trim somewhere.

Re: Series Two Windscreen Finishers.

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:53 pm
by mike.perry
There is no need to remove anything else but re fitting might be a problem if the trim is mis shaped. Do not lose the centre clips, they are not available

Re: Series Two Windscreen Finishers.

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:46 am
by kennatt
They can be removed,easy,and refitted fiddly but do able if you take your time,the danger is damaging the rubber lip,use a blunt tool.If you send them off strap them down onto a flat board,if they get bent you will never refit them properly.I wouldnt try to polish them they have a very thin coating of chrome and you risk going through to the brass under coat which will look worse than you have now(Don't ask how I know this)

Re: Series Two Windscreen Finishers.

Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 8:50 pm
by Boomlander
They do appear to be brass with a fine coating of chrome, so I think I will just give them a wipe over with the leather and leave them be! :wink:

Re: Series Two Windscreen Finishers.

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:40 am
by kennatt
very wise :D :D