Stainless Trim Repair/Polishing and Other Restoration Services

Discussion in 'Antique Automotive Service' started by Smartin, Nov 18, 2013.

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  1. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    For the last few years, I have been working on various projects for friends and several members here on the board. I have never publicly advertised my services, so I have decided to let the membership know what I can provide.

    I specialize in stainless trim polishing, but am available for many other services as well. Below is my website with some of the projects I have worked on, with before and after photos.

    www.antiqueautomotiveservice.com

    Feel free to send me a message, email, or reply to this thread to find out how I can help you!:3gears:
     
    Smartin, Nov 18, 2013
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  2. Briz

    Briz Platinum Level Contributor

    Can you restore dinged trim. My wheel opening moldings need some help.
     
    Briz, Nov 19, 2013
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  3. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    It depends on how bad they are. If they've been flattened by a truck, there's not much hope:laugh:

    Shoot me a photo and I can gauge it a bit better.

    adam@antiqueautomotiveservice.com
     
    Smartin, Nov 19, 2013
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  4. Briz

    Briz Platinum Level Contributor

    Not flat, Just everyday parking lot door dings. They wern't really noticeable until I put a mirror shine on them.
     
    Briz, Nov 20, 2013
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  5. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    Adam worked some magic on a few pieces of Sporty trim for me ...

    ... I couldn't be happier with the price or quality :tu:
     
    69GS400s, Nov 20, 2013
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  6. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Dings are pretty simple to work out. Sending a PM..

    Thanks for the plug, Alan!:beer
     
    Smartin, Nov 20, 2013
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  7. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Spending the morning in the shop before family time...
     

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    Smartin, Nov 28, 2013
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  8. Les Modrow

    Les Modrow Gold Level Contributor

    Can you do door edge guard's Thank you, Les
     
    Les Modrow, Dec 22, 2013
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  9. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Probably...although it seems that door edge guards are pretty plentiful in NOS form, and repair of old ones might be much less cost effective than just buying a set off ebay for $20-30. What year and model are you referring to?

    Short answer - yes. :)
     
    Smartin, Dec 22, 2013
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  10. flippermtc

    flippermtc Valley Forge Pa- Go Phillies!

    Guys,
    I just want to give kudos to Adam for his polishing services. Adam polished and removed a couple of kinks I had on the SS trim for my 67GS grill. Adam was exceptionally reasonable on the pricing, turn around was quick and the quality excellent. [not easy to do as the trim is small and flimsy] the return packaging first rate. I will be using Adam to do my wheel trim in the future. Thank you Adam!
     
    flippermtc, Mar 17, 2014
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  11. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated. :)
     
    Smartin, Mar 17, 2014
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  12. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    To add to flippermtc's post regarding the flimsiness of the 67 grille trim, I was very surprised to see such thin material on this stuff. I could have easily mangled the two top and bottom pieces with the slightest lapse in concentration.
     

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    Smartin, Mar 17, 2014
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  13. flippermtc

    flippermtc Valley Forge Pa- Go Phillies!

    Guys,
    One thing I forgot to mention. Adam also offered to paint the center trim piece red for me at no charge! Came out great.
     
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    flippermtc, Mar 18, 2014
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  14. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Adam, do you have a lead on or sell the retainer clips for the vinyl moldings and the upper reveal molding on the doors? Looks like I will be sending you all my stainless trim, needing polishing only.
     
    IDOXLR8, May 24, 2020
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  15. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    I don't unfortunately. I would try a local auto body supply store.

    I hope you don't need your trim back until January. This one-man show had quite the backlog and a hard deadline with the convertible.:eek:
     
    Smartin, May 24, 2020
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  16. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Adam, I don't see a problem, more interested in having a great out come.
     
    IDOXLR8, May 24, 2020
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  17. shifter51

    shifter51 Well-Known Member

    Hello , are you accepting new new work? I have some wheel well moldings and grill stainless trim for a 67 gs400 I was wanting to get fixed up. The wheel well moldings are actually pretty good I have two sets of the stainless trim for the grill but both upper pieces have some issues.
    Thanks
     
    shifter51, Oct 25, 2020
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  18. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Possibly...can you post some photos either here or in a private message?
     
    Smartin, Oct 25, 2020
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  19. shifter51

    shifter51 Well-Known Member

    Sure thing , it will be tomorrow I’m in for the night
     
    shifter51, Oct 25, 2020
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  20. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    If your upper trim issues look like this, there is no issue, it's normal. Most every one has factory bent upper moldings for some unknown reason.

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    Chi-Town67, Oct 26, 2020
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