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unclerichard · 02-10-2011, 08:21 PM

I recently purchased a top insert kit to restore the roof. In the kit came a hidem welt. Is this supposed to be used in place of the aluminum moulding? It looks like it would be a LOT easier to use than trying to tack and bend the moulding around the corners. Which is which?

THANKS in advance

Chris in WNC · 02-10-2011, 10:22 PM

depends on what you want.
hidem is easier, aluminum looks better.

real550A · 06-04-2012, 07:05 AM

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What is the best method to get the hidem to lay flat when going around the rear corners on a coupe, or late sedan? Do you slice the inside edge, cut pie slices out of
inside edge?
I'm this close to completing the job, but not happy with how the welting looks in
the corners. Any advice greatly appreciated! Mike

02-10-2011, 08:21 PM	#1
unclerichard Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 37	'30 Coupe roof insert I recently purchased a top insert kit to restore the roof. In the kit came a hidem welt. Is this supposed to be used in place of the aluminum moulding? It looks like it would be a LOT easier to use than trying to tack and bend the moulding around the corners. Which is which? THANKS in advance

02-10-2011, 10:22 PM	#2
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Re: '30 Coupe roof insert depends on what you want. hidem is easier, aluminum looks better.

06-04-2012, 07:05 AM	#3
real550A Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Branch, MN. Posts: 161	Re: '30 Coupe roof insert Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What is the best method to get the hidem to lay flat when going around the rear corners on a coupe, or late sedan? Do you slice the inside edge, cut pie slices out of inside edge? I'm this close to completing the job, but not happy with how the welting looks in the corners. Any advice greatly appreciated! Mike __________________ Mike B. Model A's and Porsches since 1957