Hi, I am in the process of refitting the rear chrome/stainless edging to the rear wings, boot and around the rear window on my 1300fwd, and I assume that all Dolomite types use the same/similar edging.
Inside my trim is some very thick black mastic type of gunge. I assume that this is some type of rust preventative of years gone by as the clips are still present.
Can someone confirm that this is so and that clips are all that is needed to hold the edging in place? Its not some sort of glue is it?
Appreciate your comments?
Pete
Chrome trim assembly
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Re: Chrome trim assembly
Pete, I've edited your first post and deleted the 2nd one so it should make sense now.
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West Yorkshire Area Organiser
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
2003 Volvo XC90 D5 SE (PX53 OVZ - The daily driver)
2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV - The 2nd car)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!
Check my blog at http://triumphtoledo.blogspot.com
My YouTube Channel with a bit of Dolomite content.
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Re: Chrome trim assembly
Yes Pete, the black "gunge" as you put it is the original mastic used to keep the water out, It's not there to hold it on, although I'm sure it helps.
Re: Chrome trim assembly
Pete The 'gunge' is a non setting windscreen sealant. It was specified for fitting the trim to the back edge of the roof and boot on the 1300 (see the original 'Triumph' workshop manual.
It should fill the trim to keep out water and prevent the rust caused by the clips cutting the paint. The lack of this sealant is why the Dolomites
rust in this area.
For best results strip out the existing sealant refill with fresh non setting windscreen sealant. Excess is removed with white spirit. The sealant is available from bodyshop suppliers or windscreen replacement company.
Good luck
Bob
It should fill the trim to keep out water and prevent the rust caused by the clips cutting the paint. The lack of this sealant is why the Dolomites
rust in this area.
For best results strip out the existing sealant refill with fresh non setting windscreen sealant. Excess is removed with white spirit. The sealant is available from bodyshop suppliers or windscreen replacement company.
Good luck
Bob