INSTALLING CHROME TRIM

[Ron T.]

I HAVE MY 1958 BACK WITH A NEW PAINT JOB. I AM INSTALLING THE CHROME TRIM, SHOULD I APPLY A BEAD OF GASKET TO THE STUD BEFORE I PUT THE SPEED NUTS ON TO HELP IT SEAL. ANY INSTALLATION TRICKS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. RON

[Roy B.]

Re: INSTALLING CHROME TRIM

CANT HEAR YOU TO WELL YOUR SHOUTING, please turn off your caps PLEASE

[Mike M.]

Re: INSTALLING CHROME TRIM

original speed nuts had an integral rubber-like washer that did the job of sealing. they are hard to come by. i take a dab of black caulking from 3-M(comes in strips and readily available at the local napa-type store), and press the caulk into the speed nut and the exterior side of the stud before tightening down the speed nut. works fine.mike

[Ron T.]

Re: INSTALLING CHROME TRIM

Thanks Mike, I appreciate the help.