Radley, Jack wrote:
>
> TR6 rings - painted?
>
> I also have a '76 which is 99.9% original and my trim rings are not
> painted, they just have a polished aluminum finish. I can't understand
> how your rings got painted (DPO?). The stainless rings are a good
> substitute and may look better than original - but are not original.
> One of the big 3 told me this past winter that they had a line on a
> manufacturer that was going to supply aluminum rings - you may want to
> follow up on that if you want originality.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Di Iulio [mailto:diiulio@ix.netcom.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 10:25 PM
> To: Triumphs
> Subject: Trim Ring Color-TR6
>
> my '76 tr6 has original aluminum trim rings painted a
> flat silver.
> while they look pretty bad after 23 years, it's hard to
> imagine them
> looking alot better when they were new. if i keep them
> original, what's
> the best way to prep and paint them? has anyone ever
> experimented with
> other colors or treatments? i think i've seen stainless
> steel or chrome
> available. are they model year specific?
> yes, i DO want some
> panasports, but they are low on the money priority list.
> thanks for your
> input.
> Tom Di iulio
> 1976 TR6 (in pieces)
> Denver, Co.
A 74 TR6 owner here; with another 99% original car. Trim rings are
brushed aluminum too.... BUT...stained. Probably by some dog with a now
empty bladder. Anyone have a suggestion on how to remove the dribble
stains?
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