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?
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Rubber Trim by Edge Thickness

■ Choosing The Correct Rubber Edge Trim Extrusion
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. 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 ...

■ Characteristics of EPDM Rubber By The Foot
The main properties of EPDM rubber edge trim are its outstanding heat, ozone and weather resistance. The resistance to polar substances and steam are also good. EPDM rubber also has excellent electrical insulating properties and good resistance to Keytones, ordinary diluted acids and alkalines which is very important for rubber edge trim...

■ 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....

■ EPDM Rubber Edge Guard
If you are going to use glue to keep the rubber edge guard on I recommend regular contact cement. You cannot use the recommended procedure of putting the contact cement on both surfaces. I would suggest applying the contact cement on the leading edge of item you are putting the rubber edge guard on, let it sit for a few minutes to get tacky and then put it o...