AHa 102 Posted January 10 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 406 Posted January 14 What dimension are you looking for? 3/4" or 1" Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHa 102 Posted January 15 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 406 Posted January 15 How much do you need? Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 406 Posted January 17 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHa 102 Posted January 18 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franklinman 73 Posted January 24 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
