Re: [VintageLambo] Rub strake refurb

Speaking of these trim strips. Are they available? I need a right rear. Alex Penrith Los Angeles, Ca 75 Espada On Tuesday, Jan 28, 2003, at 11:41 US/Pacific, Robinson, Aaron wrote: What exactly is the rub strake in the pic, the stainless c-channel with the rubber insert or the louver in the heat vent? My side rub trim was replaced years ago with similar c-channel stuff with rubber inserts (available at JC Whitney, by the way). I agree that it matches the stainless window and windshield trim better than the plain black stuff (which was probably used because it was cheap). The black looks ok on lighter color cars but on dark colors the brightwork pops nicely. On cars that have lived a less-than-sheltered life that rub strip is sacrificial and shows a lot of dings and dents which will never come out. AR -----Original Message----- From: mirror [mailto:mirror@interfold.com] Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 7:10 PM To: VintageLambo@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VintageLambo] Rub strake refurb In a vicious bout of bead blasting, I did the rub strake on my Espada. The old aluminum strake part had been repainted several times without the benefit of paint removal (or removal from the car, apparently). It looked like #&^!$*%. So, after blasting with glass media, it looked pretty nice. I shot some clear over it, and threw it back on the car. The rub rail insert was buffed with a bit of rubbing compound. With the SS bezel around the windows, and the bright whells, I think it looks better than all black. Opinions? (no, it"s not stock or original) Doc