aluminum trim

[Capt Harv]

Have a 1988 Sailfish that I am constantly finding ways to improve its appearance. Now trying to figure out what to replace the aluminum trim strip pieces with, that are located above the cockpit seats, just below the cockpit lights.

 

[Finest Kind]

Maybe remove it and try to have it refinished at a local Plating Shop who can do Aluminum Anodizing?

By the way, how many times have you had to rewire that cockpit light?
I've done it twice so far over the years on my 88 Trophy Pro

Good Luck this season and thanks for all the great posts about Flukeasaurus Fishing on The Bass Barn!

 

[Capt Harv]

Len.....I replaced the cockpit lights one time. I seem to remember a post on here where a guy found a vinyl trim source that worked for the trim. I think they are too pitted to recondition. Glad you enjoy my flukasaurus posts

 

[Fishtales]

maybe something like this?
http://tacomarine.com/category/cat_alum ... d-Moulding

another option would be some hard plastic think trim 1" in length. There is also a lot of hard rubber molding on ebay.

I'd drill out the pop rivet, remove the piece. Then seal the holes and use a good adhesive and install the new trim right over the area.

 

[ROBERTH]

I replaced mine last season with the Grady Vinyl Trim like they are using on the newer boats. It went on great and looks great! I found it on Ebay.

 

[Capt Harv]

Wow! Looks fantastic. Will search on eBay Thanks

 

[Capt Harv]

Did you glue it on?

 

[ROBERTH]

It is self adhesive. Just clean area with Acetone to remove any wax and have a hear gun handy if needed for any sharper bends.
Also it has a small 90 degree edge on the bottom. If your fiberglass is touching the deck, you can use a oscillating flush cut blade to trim the bottom so the vinyl edging will be flush with the surface.
I no longer see any for sale on ebay, but you can get from grady dealer. Here is the description: GRADY WHITE OEM 1 3/8" BEIGE FLEXIBLE TRIM - 10'.

 

[ric2352]

It is self adhesive. Just clean area with Acetone to remove any wax and have a hear gun handy if needed for any sharper bends.
Also it has a small 90 degree edge on the bottom. If your fiberglass is touching the deck, you can use a oscillating flush cut blade to trim the bottom so the vinyl edging will be flush with the surface.
I no longer see any for sale on ebay, but you can get from grady dealer. Here is the description: GRADY WHITE OEM 1 3/8" BEIGE FLEXIBLE TRIM - 10'.

Thanks for that tip......used it on my 208 with that crappy corroded aluminum trim.....much cleaner....came out great!

 

[seasick]

It's still on EBay, 10 foot lengths, 60 bucks plus s$15 hipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRADY-WHITE-OEM ... hY&vxp=mtr

 

[gw204]

I never understood why they used that. Why not trim it in teak like everything else?