Choosing The Correct Rubber Edge Trim Extrusion

Rubber Edge Trim For Sheet Metal

Selecting Rubber Edge Trim For Sheet Metal
In my opinion the rubber edge trim extrusions with the rounded back look better than the straight back edge trim extrusions. When the edge is exposed they also go around sharp corners a bit better. The straight back rubber edge trims work the best if the edge is going to be butted up against something.

Correct Rubber Edge Trim Opening
Also very important to get the correct edge trim opening for your application, never try to put a smaller rubber edge trim extrusion opening over a thicker item. It will not work out well. A slightly larger opening rubber edge trim extrusion can be made to work with a bit of glue or if it is butted against something it would not matter.

Other Notes:
At the bottom of each listing I have put in a chart for the different gauge metals to help you decide which of our EPDM rubber edge trim U channel extrusions would be best for your application.

Questions?
If you have questions, email me and I'll fill in the blanks, or edit my special instructions for installing rubber edge trim with your suggestions.

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Rubber Trim by Edge Thickness

■ Rubber Edge Trim By The Foot For Vintage Tail Light Assemblies
One of the most costly items on your classic car is the paint job so you should do everything you can to protect it. A good flexible U channel rubber edge trim on the rim of tail light assembly is a very good investment. Most important is picking the correct rubber edge trim extrusion opening for your application....

■ Uses For Rubber Edge Trim Sold By The Foot
Our flexible EPDM rubber edge trim extrusions can be used as a protective edge on sheet metal or rough parts. U-channel edge trim can be used as cosmetic trim and make economical seals. I'll recommend the best EPDM rubber trim for your job when you share your material and thickness you want to cover....

■ Rubber Edge Trim By The Foot Advantages
A good rubber edge trim seal is very important in keeping dust and water out. If dust does get in and then moisture you now have mud. In the case of a tail light that mud will remain mud for long enough to rust out your backing plate. Rattling is also a problem you do not want as well as being very annoying it does wear things out and does tend to loosen su...

■ Rubber Edge Trim By The Foot Round Or Flat End
If the edge that you are putting rubber edge trim on will be butted up to another solid item probably the best choice would be a flat end rubber edge trim. If both sides of the trim will be exposed the round end rubber edge trim extrusion will probably look the best but on a straight piece it would be your choice, however if it goes around a sharp bend the ...