Anybody get into trim repair?

1MeanA said
One of the last projects before I reassemble my '70 Swinger is to fix and polish the trim. I'm always impressed with people who have good metal working skills like this guy in the Hot Rod Magazine article https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/straightening-stainless-steel-trim/
Anybody get into this? What dies did you make? I only have the one set of trim but I thought I could make a few dies to get the job done. I don't have a bench polisher but I do have a small rotary polisher....not sure if it will be adequate.

I did.

Here's what you will need.

All this equipment is available at Princess Auto.

Trim Hammer

Bench Grinder

You will also need metal dollies , preferably with sharp edge or, do like i did and make your own out of 1/4 steel plate.

Also, a flat and smooth surface to use to tap out dents.

I also made dent removal tools out of oak wood. sand them to the shape of a good section of the trim piece you are working on.

Patience is the key element here as well as not hitting the stainless trim too hard. Use very light taps when taking out dents.

Here's the polishing wheels you will need for the bench grinder.

When polishing trim do not do it around your car. Guaranteed a piece will get spun out of your hand and into the car while you are running it through the polishing wheel.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/7-pc-6-in-buffing-and-polishing-kit/product/PA0009027699

See the guide inserted in the package for progressive usage of the different polishing compounds.

Also, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, and 2000, sandpaper. Aluminum oxide paper.

Again, take your time.

PM me if you need any assistance.

Cheers!