1968 Imperial gold foil trim

[Dartman67]

I'm working on a buddies 68 Imperial Crown Coupe. The metal trim throughout the car has metal inserts covered by what looks like gold foil. The foil is discolored and in some places gone! The foil is applied to a metal insert that is then glued into the trim - see photos. Anyone know where to get foil? Inserts? If it was just the doors / sides I'd figure something else out but is incorporated throughout the dash. Any ideas/thoughts / suggestions appreciated

 

[Big_John]

A suggestion might be something called "Bare Metal Foil", which is something used by guys building model cars. Bare-Metal Foil, Silicone Mold Rubber, Polyurethane Mold Rubber, Casting Resin

Yes, they have it in gold, but you'll probably need to order it as most hobby shops just have the chrome version.

I'm not sure of how well it will hold up over time. Perhaps a coating of clear spray paint would help. Cheap enough to be worth a shot. Amazon has it but I see it's a little more $$. .

https://www.amazon.com/Bare-Metal-Foil-Model-Adhesive/dp/B00DR29WRK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1XC3PHLXUDLAX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PXTBvz76CWc73pp5fQfoIkB-Yo3qY7-8J7zF39CLdKwA1gwActQexdof4mFIhl5_pPOIc05L2UgTz-uA8Ul3WbTiyen_OYVvk2Ctjmm_2hnjEnSKggxDDh3uGKf2SUzwyPIA1gv51cfdc9GZwB1z9uFfaGDXHGWyUCI0WWmASsyLolRfyPV-eGxZrFKpYOVsgCnwFBhXUjj7FExMTrppKGaqM0pHXBsj_Fvu53sRwwQRiKsdQNCh7HUZ3V6VM-I9OZAO8RSdcoTW3H12eOfWc7VnStjDIghZRyjjxQ9g3w4.p8uKb8A16teZR54P7WGDMOwH4EnzuwKkF_yklWKqYT4&dib_tag=se&keywords=gold+bare+metal+foil&qid=1724099376&sprefix=gold+bare+m,aps,123&sr=8-2

 

[Dartman67]

A suggestion might be something called "Bare Metal Foil", which is something used by guys building model cars. Bare-Metal Foil, Silicone Mold Rubber, Polyurethane Mold Rubber, Casting Resin

Yes, they have it in gold, but you'll probably need to order it as most hobby shops just have the chrome version.

I'm not sure of how well it will hold up over time. Perhaps a coating of clear spray paint would help. Cheap enough to be worth a shot. Amazon has it but I see it's a little more $$. .

https://www.amazon.com/Bare-Metal-Foil-Model-Adhesive/dp/B00DR29WRK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1XC3PHLXUDLAX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PXTBvz76CWc73pp5fQfoIkB-Yo3qY7-8J7zF39CLdKwA1gwActQexdof4mFIhl5_pPOIc05L2UgTz-uA8Ul3WbTiyen_OYVvk2Ctjmm_2hnjEnSKggxDDh3uGKf2SUzwyPIA1gv51cfdc9GZwB1z9uFfaGDXHGWyUCI0WWmASsyLolRfyPV-eGxZrFKpYOVsgCnwFBhXUjj7FExMTrppKGaqM0pHXBsj_Fvu53sRwwQRiKsdQNCh7HUZ3V6VM-I9OZAO8RSdcoTW3H12eOfWc7VnStjDIghZRyjjxQ9g3w4.p8uKb8A16teZR54P7WGDMOwH4EnzuwKkF_yklWKqYT4&dib_tag=se&keywords=gold+bare+metal+foil&qid=1724099376&sprefix=gold+bare+m,aps,123&sr=8-2

Awesome will give it a try - your right not much of a risk

 

[detmatt]

That’s actually not a foil. Those are about 24 GA bronze sheet metal that was brushed and clear coated. It’s either the clear finish oxidizing or the clear finish deteriorated to the point that the metal itself is oxidizing. You’ll notice in the pics that scratching the surface on the back of one of these pieces exposes the base metal. Unfortunately once those are bent you will not get them to lay flat again.

 

[bnz84]

I've had good results with glueing vinyl film down over the part. My "chrome" stripes on my rear seat card began peeling off like tissue paper. I just pulled it off and got self-adhesive chrome vinyl and put down a layer of contact cement before applying. I was not expecting it to last, but it did. Been maybe 4 years in the sun on my convertible and just a little peeling on the edges.

IO don't think it's necessary to have the self-adhesive kind but it's easier, I think.


Lots of choices. Here is 1 I found first.
Avery™ SF100 - Brushed Gold Metalized Film | Metalized Craft Film

 

[Imperialist67]

That’s actually not a foil. Those are about 24 GA bronze sheet metal that was brushed and clear coated. It’s either the clear finish oxidizing or the clear finish deteriorated to the point that the metal itself is oxidizing. You’ll notice in the pics that scratching the surface on the back of one of these pieces exposes the base metal. Unfortunately once those are bent you will not get them to lay flat again.
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Take a look at the online Imperial club. Here is a link to the this topic: Repair and Maintenance Of Your (Chrysler) Imperial's Bronze Paneling

Also look at "Imperials by Year" under 1968, I THINK there is a separate page from someone who did a restoration.

A while back, I rode in a '68 Crown droptop in which the owner had restored the bronze paneling, a tedious job, but got beautiful results......