Putting front and rear trim back on a repainted Stag.

[Robin Searle]

I fitted new clips to a couple of pieces of the front chrome trim,used a rubber hammer to tap them on,but not happy with the gap left between the edge and the car body.If I put the clips onto the body first,then tapped the trim on,would that be better or for that matter is it possible,as it appears that the body edge does not seem to be going all the way to the bottom of the clip.

Words of wisdom needed from those more experienced with putting the trim back on.

[mjheathcote]

Either method has the same result, or should I say, gap.
Fill the gap with waxoyl or black 'dum dum' compound.
I would certainly recommend plenty of waxoyl or similar on the edge/clip to prevent rust as the clip digs through the paint.

[V Mad]

It depends which bits of trim and which clips. I find it best to fit the clip for the horshoes first, but on the long strips I fit the clips into the trim first.

[Robin Searle]

Fitting clips first or with the trim.

It depends which bits of trim and which clips. I find it best to fit the clip for the horshoes first, but on the long strips I fit the clips into the trim first.

Thanks, it seems that it is the proverbial 6 to one and 6 to the other,but as it is minus 16C here today and only 5C in the garage,I will investigate later, after I have the infrared heater installed in the garage,next week. At 72 one needs to pamper oneself to enjoy working on the Stag in our off season.