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Title: Aftermarket Drip Rail Cover - Good or Bad?
Post by: MWM on March 16, 2012, 02:38:33 PM

Hello
I am considering replacing the shiny cover that goes over the drip rail (aluminum?) as mine are beat up ptty bad. Any recommendation on the aftermarket ones? Keep the originals for that vintage look?
Thanks!

Title: Re: Aftermarket Drip Rail Cover - Good or Bad?
Post by: ruppstang on March 16, 2012, 09:56:41 PM

The after market ones are very difficult to install. The never seem to be made right. The originals are made of stainless steel witch is very easy to straiten and polish. I all way recommend Ford parts. Marty

Title: Re: Aftermarket Drip Rail Cover - Good or Bad?
Post by: MWM on March 16, 2012, 11:13:48 PM

Thanks Marty!
I will roll up my sleeves and try to polish up the originals. At least I know they will fit as they came off the car!

Title: Re: Aftermarket Drip Rail Cover - Good or Bad?
Post by: mtchstng65 on March 16, 2012, 11:57:56 PM

Helped a buddy try to use an aftermarket on his '65 hardtop and it was almost impossible to get it to work. Would definitely try to restore the original if possible.

Title: Re: Aftermarket Drip Rail Cover - Good or Bad?
Post by: ruppstang on March 17, 2012, 01:13:50 AM

If yours are badly dented or deeply scratched I would have them professionally restored. If you do not know what you are doing you can make it worse don't ask how I know. Marty

Title: Re: Aftermarket Drip Rail Cover - Good or Bad?
Post by: kutzoh on March 17, 2012, 07:47:05 AM

Mine too were bent up beyond repair, I picked up a good used, original  set from a forum member, had them refurbished here-

http://www.dellmetalpolishing.com/index2.html

along with the stainless window trim. Very happy with how things turned out.  Try searching for a similar outfit in your area on google, you might be surprised what you find within driving distance.

I too have read threads and seen pictures of hand lacerations from these pieces getting caught in buffing wheels. If you attempt it yourself be careful.

Best of luck.

Greg

Title: Re: Aftermarket Drip Rail Cover - Good or Bad?
Post by: MWM on March 18, 2012, 01:12:52 AM

Thank you everyone for your input!
 I have decided to use a friend of mine that has over twenty year of experience with stainless fabricating. He's also an MCA Gold Card judge and has restored more than a few mustangs in his time. I agree, I don't want to mess this up with my own weekend warrior skills.