Tank Trim

[vph-d]

I'm trying to install the stainless gas tank trim on a 45 FL and getting very far. Are they just supposed to snap on, or what? help!
vph-d

[Rubone]

Yes, they snap on. I generally start close to the emblem to get the spacing I want and work them to the other end. Your tank mounting strips must be clean and paint free to allow the SS trim to grab and lay flat. A bit of light grease can help also to allow the edge to slide over the mounting strip edge.

[vph-d]

Robbie,
My mounting strips are painted. The SS strips are aftermarket and almost seem too small to actually snap over the mounting strips. we'll see...
Thanks
vph-d

[vph-d]

Started scraping off the paint with an exacto-knife, what a treat...
vph-d

[exeric]

I went through this on my '41 Sport Scout. I wasn't feeling secure about how 'secure' the trim strips were on the mounts so I used some adhesive RTV under the strips.

[vph-d]

I'll consider that once I actually get the strips to fit on the tanks, ha
vph-d