Chrome striping/tape

[Polyal]

Just wondering if this stuff is just generic or do you have to purchase it form Ford?

Im looking to put it on my front and rear bumpers and along the door moulds like a Ghia.

Thanks

[brad`]

u can purchase it from Autobarn not sure about super cheap or others. it comes in a roll.. 2.5m i think maybe longer or shorter, not sure on the price either

hope that helps

[galaxy xr8]

Just be weary of the cheap stuff from Autobarn/supercheap as in time the chrome tends to go yellow and fade by the weather.

[GK]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Just be weary of the cheap stuff from Autobarn/supercheap as in time the chrome tends to go yellow and fade by the weather.

That would be my concern also.

GK

[ronwest]

The Supercheap and Autobarn stuff has changed from what it was.

I've been looking for some for my XR bar but the stuff they now stock is encased in a rubber shell, ie there is a VISIBLE rubber layer on the bottom of the strip.

When I had more time than I seem to now have, I looked on ebay and the offering there seemed to be the right product.

I've had the original Supercheap product on my Brumby bar for over 3 years and as yet there's no deterioration or discolouring.

edit: grammar
edit2: when I bought mine it was a 3 metre roll and cost $20
edit3: this is the stuff:- http://tinyurl.com/m9u4sm

[Chippar]

Hi Ron, the 10mm stuff is too wide, that's commonwhore size, you need the 8mm chrome bumper bar mould. I bought mine from the ebay seller below and it's enough to do both front and rear bumpers, without stretching it to much, and there's still about 600mm left over. Very easy to install, even I can do it.

Sometimes it'll go cheap and sometimes the buyers go overboard on the bidding, I was lucky and got mine for $12.68 all up inc postage. Patience is the word as I waited weeks and weeks for it to sell for a low price sleep:

Hope this helps..

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-FALCON-B...4.c0.m14.l1262

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by Chippar

Hi Ron, the 10mm stuff is too wide, that's commonwhore size, you need the 8mm chrome bumper bar mould.

By George, I just measured the rear and sides on mine and you're right... it is 8mm.

The 10mm definitely fits in the groove on the front bar - I tried a bit that I had left over on the XR bar.
I'm happy enough to go either as I hadn't realised that there was a difference in width.

Thanks for the info

[Polyal]

Sweet thanks guys, ill pay the usual places a visit on the weekend.

Im tipping the stuff from ford is the same and overpriced?

[Chippar]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Im tipping the stuff from ford is the same and overpriced?

Yes it's basically the same but I'd ring them up first to get a price, rather than fronting up in person, because when they tell you and you collapse in shock, their concrete floor is a hard place to land on your head. :nutsycuck

[greenguzzler]

Does anyone know if the chrome strips on the AU Fairlanes are wider than the ones on Falcons? Mine seem to be about 12-13mm.

[BIGJB]

Originally Posted by Chippar

Yes it's basically the same but I'd ring them up first to get a price, rather than fronting up in person, because when they tell you and you collapse in shock, their concrete floor is a hard place to land on your head. :nutsycuck

[GK]

Originally Posted by 99GHIA

+ 1!

GK

[Mr Hardware]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Just be weary of the cheap stuff from Autobarn/supercheap as in time the chrome tends to go yellow and fade by the weather.

Mine's 3 years old and looks as good as the day it was put on. I posted a thread about it then.

99GHIA, can you change your sig please? It's incorrect and grammatically incorrect too.

[broken_suave]

Just as a side note, a lot of the rolls of chrome trim are a backing of plastic with chrome over the top, though not all. However, the trim from Ford should be a chrome backing on clear plastic. This may vary from some models, but the factory trim that I have seen is like this.