Bent Trim

[Shamu70]

Happy & Healthy New Year to all!

Does anyone have suggestions how I can straighten the trim pictured here?
(Above passenger side headlight)

 

[Big_John]

Tech Week May 2013, Chrome Trim Repair Simplified

 

[Shamu70]

Thanks for posting that Big J. I don’t have quite that much patience, tools nor time.
But it gave me a couple of ideas using wood & a flat hammer.

 

[Big_John]

Thanks for posting that Big J. I don’t have quite that much patience, tools nor time.
But it gave me a couple of ideas using wood & a flat hammer.

I've straightened a lot of the trim on my car with a small hammer and wood or a brass drift. The secret is patience and don't hit it hard. Lots of light hits versus one big hit with the hammer. I file it flat, sand it and then buff it.

I bought a Harbor Fright buffer and an Eastwood buffing kit and the trim looks great. I have a couple pieces I need to do a little better, but I'm the only one that notices... and that's for another day.