Chrome doo cardr trim

[TVR TELL]

Hi All
Has anyone replaced the chrome trim that runs along door card and if so were can I get them from ?

Thanks for any help

[greymrj]

That is just showing off! Chrome trims on the door cards indeed what will they think of next for a bit of bling!

Sorry, mine doesnt have such embellishments, however I know that the guy who did the trimming for me does know where to get such things so I would ask a local trimmer. Woolies do list some chrome trim but without seeing your door cards I am not sure if they have anything suitable. Try www.woolies-trim.co.uk . They are a very well established and helpful firm.

[Deeman]

I suspect your referring to the metal strip that on most cars was painted with a wood effect. Most look rubbish after a while so many owners strip it all off to reveal the nice shiny steel undersurface. Not sure this one has been raised before, and I have no idea where to source originals - perhaps try David Geralds. I can't imagine it would be too difficult to make one up.

[NeilS3]

Did mine around a year ago by hand, mask off surrounding area and rub off cracked paint with some wire wool, the metal strip comes up a treat & didn't take that long to do.

Regards

[NeilS3]

I still need however a bling/metal handbrake cover though to match everything.

[TVR TELL]

Thanks all
NeilS3, I think I will try the wire wool on mine to see how the clean up and did you fit the chrome surrounds to your dials ?

[NeilS3]

Hi there, I did the same to all dials using wire wool again. They do take longer to do compared to the door strips however I loved the end result and was no hassle to do. By the way use a very fine sand paper after the wool to finish them off and be careful with the clock dial as on mine the face was clear plastic rather than glass so could scratch if not careful.

Cheers
Neil

[GadgeS3C]

NeilS3 said:

I still need however a bling/metal handbrake cover though to match everything.

These are nice!

[NeilS3]

GadgeS3C said:

These are nice!

Had my eye on that, just wasn't sure if it would fit.

[GadgeS3C]

NeilS3 said:

Had my eye on that, just wasn't sure if it would fit.

Fits mine

I did have to modify it slightly with an o ring to stop the button vibrating against the handle - but just a push on fix.

[NeilS3]

GadgeS3C said:

Fits mine

I did have to modify it slightly with an o ring to stop the button vibrating against the handle - but just a push on fix.

Great thanks.

[Scoobimax]

The strips can be easily removed (requires the door card to be removed) as the strips are only held on by 3 small nuts. Removal prevents any risk of damage to the door card itself if left in situ and allows a spray paint finish should you wish to colour code to the pipping say on the seat trim, which is what i did. i also painted the switch plate where the fog light and electrric window switches are located just above the stereo area (S3 of course Terry)

I can post / add a pic when i get home form work

[tubbystu]

tvrgit has a guide here...

http://www.andrewc.org.uk/tvrgit/sep03.html#d4

HTH

[NeilS3]

GadgeS3C said:

Fits mine

I did have to modify it slightly with an o ring to stop the button vibrating against the handle - but just a push on fix.

Ordered the part however didn't fit only went halfway down and looked bulky anyway so thought Id bling it up myself and pleased with the result. Thinking of doing the same to the roof struts.

Regards.

[NeilS3]

[Scoobimax]

That handbrake looks the mutts - what did you do in the end?

[NeilS3]

Scoobimax said:

That handbrake looks the mutts - what did you do in the end?

Cheers, came up well, off with sand paper then cleaned with metal polish. Plan to do the roof struts this week. Going to look out for a nice wooden steering wheel then I'm happy with the interior.

Regards

[GadgeS3C]

NeilS3 said:

GadgeS3C said:

Fits mine

I did have to modify it slightly with an o ring to stop the button vibrating against the handle - but just a push on fix.

Ordered the part however didn't fit only went halfway down and looked bulky anyway so thought Id bling it up myself and pleased with the result. Thinking of doing the same to the roof struts.

Looks good - baffled that the other didn't fit - no problem on mine - sorry for the duff advice.

[NeilS3]

No problem must be slightly different on my S3 or what ever TVR found to fit it at the time!

[NeilS3]

And done... the roof struts were a bit off a pig to shift the black paint and get the metal work looking good but pleased with the end result. Not sure if I'll keep the small TVR logos on them.

Regards