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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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What is the upper windshiled trim coated with or made of in a 71? I'm talking about the chrome looking trim that goes over the center "T". I was wanting to know if I should try polishing it or just go ahead and get them rechromed (there are scratches in them).

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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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It is Stainless Steel. They can be polished with a buffer and chrome or metal polish
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Yep, stainless steel. If you use a buffer, don't overheat the metal as it is fairly thin and will warp.

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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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Thanks guys! Instead of getting it chromed, I now intend to sand it down using 400 wet, 600 wet, 800 wet, then 1000 wet and polishing off with mothers. Hopefully it won't warp this way.

- Michael

Also... are the corner pieces (the ones that hold the T-top in place - right beside the T molding) also stainless steel? I thought those were for sure chromed.
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Corner pieces are chromed, looks like cheap metal though. I believe I recently purchased the last 2 still in existence! Took forever to find ( although everyone lists them) but are now discontinued.
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 01:34 AM
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I have mine.. I guess I'll have to take them to a chrome shop.
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