Stainless Trim Restoration.
 

Hello,
I have allways wanted to learn how to restore trim so I can apply it to my own projects.
Does anyone know a school or shop that teaches this ? Thank you.

Re: Stainless Trim Restoration.
 

I've done lots of pieces...1000's if I dare to guess. Best to go get yourself some junk trim and practice....practice some more and then you'll know if you have the knack, desire and most of all patience. I started with hammers,anvils, wood blocks, custom rub blocks, files and several buffing wheels.Custom metal work, sometimes, is best learned by trial and error. I do fabrication for a living,I straighten a lot of metal and 99% of what I learned was just thru practice and time. Not sure what they teach in schools, but without practice/ patience you'll never be a good "tin bender" .


BIG

Re: Stainless Trim Restoration.
 

I've done some of my own too. It takes some practice to really get it right. I like this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yZLrf39zY8

Hope it helps

Mike

Re: Stainless Trim Restoration.
 

Big and Mike,
Thank you both for your advise. Now off to the garage.
Frank.

Re: Stainless Trim Restoration.
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bigblocks4ever</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Big and Mike,
Thank you both for your advise. Now off to the garage.
Frank.


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Wear a helmet and gloves, seen one guy break 20 bones in his hand, and another wrap a wheel opening molding around his Neck and slit his throat.. I'd find a professional.

DL