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drag_bum 05-04-2003, 01:06 PM I am looking for a source to rechrome the plastic trim strips on both of the doors on my '86 El Camino. The chrome has flaked off and I would like to redo the strips to original. Any help would be appreciated. Drag_bum 87ElCamino 05-04-2003, 04:57 PM Try some 1" wide 3M self-adhesive metallic silver Mylar tape. Craft stores sell it. It works great for the door panels. :mrgreen: theelcaminofactory 05-05-2003, 06:40 AM Thanks for the great suggestion Ernie. I think a lot of us have the same problem of the door trim peeling or flaking. I was considering painting mine as I've seen others do. Other then this problem, my door panels are perfect. I'm sure it will take a steady pair of hands and a lot of patience to do it right, but it seems like a very good idea! 87ElCamino 05-05-2003, 07:33 AM My 87 El Camino door panels are all original and the silver trim is still in very good shape. My 79 Elkys silver trim was missing so I replaced it with the 3M silver mylar tape. It's best done when the panels are off the door. You need patience and a sharp razor blade. The end result is very good. :mrgreen: ElkySS 05-05-2003, 08:11 AM See this link to one of our sponsors site with 78-87 door panel repair instructions and materials: http://www.ecparts.net/upperdpr.htm drag_bum 05-05-2003, 10:18 AM Thanks for the response. I will get the Mylar tape. My upholstery guy will put it on as I'd have it botched in two minutes. Thanks Ernie G. Drag_bum | ||