Side Cove Improvement
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Side Cove Improvement
After seeing tnarg's post I decided to give it a try. After a bit of modification, I think that it came out pretty nice. Also, here's a pic of some screw-head covers I did a while back but was too lazy to take and post a pic.
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Last edited by ALLEGRO; Apr 3, 2009 at 08:46 PM.
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I think that side cove trim would look even better with some high quality, powder coated screens. 
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I think that looks great! If it was the "U" shaped edging how did you get it to stay attached inside the cover area? There's not any adhesive on the one side is there? ...or did you just slide it on the edge of the cove from the inside? 
If it was the "U" shaped edging how did you get it to stay attached inside the cover area? There's not any adhesive on the one side is there? ...or did you just slide it on the edge of the cove from the inside?
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Hope this helps
I have attempted to draw some basic instructions of a sort (see below). The trim comes two to a package (left and right door). I put the joint at the top as I felt that would be the least conspicuous.
Keep in mind the outside of the gill opening is on a different plane than the interior side of the opening, therefore, the edging has to make a 90º twist and turn as you go from outside to inside (through bottom and top).
A blow dryer (no heat gun) might be handy to make the corners. Your first attempt might be a training exercise as you get used to how the edging is going to act. I purchased two sets for this reason.
Hope this helps,
Grant
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I used plastic door edge guard for the trim. There are several types out there, but I choose the "U" shaped style. It has a bead of adhesive in it. See photo.
I have attempted to draw some basic instructions of a sort (see below). The trim comes two to a package (left and right door). I put the joint at the top as I felt that would be the least conspicuous.
Keep in mind the outside of the gill opening is on a different plane than the interior side of the opening, therefore, the edging has to make a 90º twist and turn as you go from outside to inside (through bottom and top).
A blow dryer (no heat gun) might be handy to make the corners. Your first attempt might be a training exercise as you get used to how the edging is going to act. I purchased two sets for this reason.
Hope this helps,
Grant
I have attempted to draw some basic instructions of a sort (see below). The trim comes two to a package (left and right door). I put the joint at the top as I felt that would be the least conspicuous.
Keep in mind the outside of the gill opening is on a different plane than the interior side of the opening, therefore, the edging has to make a 90º twist and turn as you go from outside to inside (through bottom and top).
A blow dryer (no heat gun) might be handy to make the corners. Your first attempt might be a training exercise as you get used to how the edging is going to act. I purchased two sets for this reason.
Hope this helps,
Grant
Thanks, what a great idea!!
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great work...this is what's been missing from all the cheap aftermarket screen kits for almost a decade now. If I were you I would copyright your idea cause some sleazy
vendor is going to steal your thunder and charge $200 for a set to do the whole car. I think you should get all the credit for it and the work you put into the instructions.
vendor is going to steal your thunder and charge $200 for a set to do the whole car. I think you should get all the credit for it and the work you put into the instructions.
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Both things look good. Nice idea and thanks for sharing it.
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I used plastic door edge guard for the trim. There are several types out there, but I choose the "U" shaped style. It has a bead of adhesive in it. See photo.
I have attempted to draw some basic instructions of a sort (see below). The trim comes two to a package (left and right door). I put the joint at the top as I felt that would be the least conspicuous.
Keep in mind the outside of the gill opening is on a different plane than the interior side of the opening, therefore, the edging has to make a 90º twist and turn as you go from outside to inside (through bottom and top).
A blow dryer (no heat gun) might be handy to make the corners. Your first attempt might be a training exercise as you get used to how the edging is going to act. I purchased two sets for this reason.
Hope this helps,
Grant
I have attempted to draw some basic instructions of a sort (see below). The trim comes two to a package (left and right door). I put the joint at the top as I felt that would be the least conspicuous.
Keep in mind the outside of the gill opening is on a different plane than the interior side of the opening, therefore, the edging has to make a 90º twist and turn as you go from outside to inside (through bottom and top).
A blow dryer (no heat gun) might be handy to make the corners. Your first attempt might be a training exercise as you get used to how the edging is going to act. I purchased two sets for this reason.
Hope this helps,
Grant
Thanks for breaking that down, its a great help!
