65Val
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If you're worried about shipping long trim pieces, wrap in newsprint and put them inside some PVC sewer pipe, duct-tape the ends on, and send it.
You would think that they would be completely safe that way, right? I sent a driveshaft via UPS one time. Slid it into a PVC sewer pipe and even capped the ends with PVC. Not only did UPS break the sewer pipe, but, bent the driveshaft at about a 30 degree angle! So much for my most bulletproof package I ever made. And yet, I've received a huge wraparound back glass just wrapped (poorly) in a blanket and tied on with twine. All 4 corners were sticking out of the blanket, and it came through without a scratch. You just never know.If you're worried about shipping long trim pieces, wrap in newsprint and put them inside some PVC sewer pipe, duct-tape the ends on, and send it.
Dana does beutiful work but doesn't usually have them reanodized. Here is cudachicks post with his contact info
Barracuda Grill surround and head light bezel restoration
thanks for the reply jonn6464. I am a control freak but know my limits... I am not sure I have the patience to learn the techniques but you are presenting a persuasive case. I may have to break down and find some spare trim to 'experiment' with and see what damage I can do trying to do a piece myself.
-I am not looking for perfect but I am a fan of restoring to factory original- so it is not only the straightening and polishing that I am interested in but also the anodizing for example. Would be good to find someone who has all in house. I learned at the age of 12 that I could buy my dream bike one component at a time but that I would be far better off if I did it as a complete bike instead- the package is usually more cost effective... And often saving a buck doing part of the work is not a real savings when you have to send it out to do the refinishing steps that require specialty chemicals/processes (anodizing etc)
'King of Trim' does it all. You may not like the prices, but it'll be done correctly.