Custom Window Trim

[Foxer]

I'm close to finishing off the windows I cut out for my van project and need to install some window trim, as backing for the windows I will make and just for looks. It looks like it will be made from .02 x .02 plastic stock. I believe this will bend on it's own around the radiused corners. I looked at .02 x.04 but the thickness of the plastic at the windows is.04, which left no bump stop for the window glass to go against.

I've seen something here on this subject, but found nothing ... maybe was just a WIP I remember.

I'd just like to hear from some of you that may have done this and your thoughts on the process. This is a pretty fine size to handle and glue around a window opening!

Edited October 31, 2010 by Foxer

[Foxer]

Let me rephrase my question. And, I'm using .006" thick purple tinted notebook cover for side windows. I was unable to find any purple tinted clear spray to allow using a thicker clear plastic.

Option 1: Glue about .02 x .02 square rod onto the .04 wide window opening edge and cut the windows to sit into the recess on the inside.

Option 2: Glue .02 x .04 rod around the window opening and cut the glass slightly larger than the window opening to glue around the edge. The inside of the van will be a blue shade, so maybe this easier method will be easier.

I'm mostly concerned about handling .02 x .02 square rod to form the trim keeping it straight around the windows.

Maybe I should make this a vote, but I'm more interested in hearing about the experiences here making window trim.

Thanks!

Edited October 31, 2010 by Foxer

[Jon Cole]

I don’t know if I can help you, Mike. I’m not sure of the description. I have used thin plastic strip to replicate drip rail, I found the corners will bend tighter if they are softened with some liquid cement first.

[Foxer]

I don’t know if I can help you, Mike. I’m not sure of the description. I have used thin plastic strip to replicate drip rail, I found the corners will bend tighter if they are softened with some liquid cement first.

I'm going to go the simple route and just glue the windows to the inside face of the van. I'm using something like .006 plastic, so it won't look bad. Some of the openings have chrome trim so those I'll add trim the full body thickness.

I like the sound of using glue to soften the corners .. will have to try that.