AHa 542 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Hey there, anybody have a piece of the brass trim that surrounds the outside edge of a flat dash they have removed during a restoration laying around their shop? What I'm looking for is a beat up corroded piece that someone thought not good enough for a proper restoration with the original patina still on it. Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 734 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 What dimension are you looking for? 3/4" or 1" Al Link to post Share on other sites
AHa 542 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 I was looking for what I thought was a standard piece of 3/4", one that lips down over the edge of a piece of 3/4 mahogany plywood dash, like restoration supply sells but have come to realize there is nothing standard in this hobby. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 734 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 How much do you need? Al Link to post Share on other sites
AHa 542 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 about 60" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 734 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I have a piece of used brass trim, i think it is 1" but maybe 3/4". If I can find it I will send you a picture. It may be about 5 ' long. Al Link to post Share on other sites
AHa 542 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 I guess I should be more specific. The trim is probably close to 1" wide but it fits down over a piece of 3/4" wood. There are two small lips, one over each side, that protects the flat dash on some early brass cars when the trim is installed. I'm actually wondering now if I need it. Link to post Share on other sites
franklinman 94 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 You could always buy a new piece and patina it. It's not that hard to do. Also consider that you will very likely destroy the original patina when you have to heat it to bend the corners anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
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