Were to buy? - Chrome bumper trim

[L92 OLDS]

As part of the aluminum hood install and paint, I'm doing a refresh to the front end on my car which includes painting the upper and lower facia. I have a couple NOS sets of chrome strips for lower bumper cover but don't want to use them up.
I remember reading about some of the auto parts chain stores stocking the correct material on a roll for this so in my quest, I found some at my local O'Rieley's store. After measuring the stuff with a caliper though, it turns out the width is too narrow and isn't correct. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I see someone on e bay is overcharging for the stuff and they claim it is the correct size. Ideas?

Here's the ebay link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/81-82-83-84-85- ... es&vxp=mtr

 

[pontiacgp]

the stuff on ebay is the 3M trim and the same size you found at O'Rieleys. The roll is about $20 and they cut it to size and sell it as OEM. Also the OEM trim I took off my GP had tabs on them. I bought some from a guy that was supposed to be OEM but it was just 3M so I did some research and I could not find the OEM stuff anywhere

 

[littlerascle59]

the stuff on ebay is the 3M trim and the same size you found at O'Rieleys. The roll is about $20 and they cut it to size and sell it as OEM. Also the OEM trim I took off my GP had tabs on them. I bought some from a guy that was supposed to be OEM but it was just 3M so I did some research and I could not find the OEM stuff anywhere

The oem ones have been discontinued for a quite a while now.

 

[shanghaismith]

This is what I used, it is 3/8" wide. When I get to work in the morning I will find out where you can get it or see what my boss would charge for it.

 

[JBreu]

Check out this seller's store on E-Bay, his name is Larry Patterson and I bought his trim for my car and couldn't be happier. I consider him a friend and he's very easy to deal with.Tell him I referred you from here and he will surely take care of you...http://www.ebay.com/sch/chevy7dss/m.htm ... 7675.l2562

 

[69hurstolds]

Pep Boys sells some for around 15 bucks per 20' roll. Looks like original too.

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/8536806/00044/

Last known GM p/n for the trim is 22506630

You can buy a 125' roll for $100.57 from here. A tad more per foot than from Pep Boys, but basically zip and clip to the right size. Come in handy if you had a couple few G-bods to do.

http://www.handsontools.com/Protekto-tr ... 14478.html

 

[L92 OLDS]

Pep Boys sells some for around 15 bucks per 20' roll. Looks like original too.

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/8536806/00044/

Last known GM p/n for the trim is 22506630

You can buy a 125' roll for $100.57 from here. A tad more per foot than from Pep Boys, but basically zip and clip to the right size. Come in handy if you had a couple few G-bods to do.

http://www.handsontools.com/Protekto-tr ... 14478.html

Thanks Mike,

I'll check it out. The NOS stuff measures approximately .165" wide with a caliper so i don't want to go much narrower than that. Larry also has some connections on .375" wide material. If I can't nail the nominal size I will likely go slightly wider. I think I'll start selling this stuff on e bay when I get it figured out :lol:

 

[86 Grand prix]

We have this at work in the 7/16" size. It fits the GP bumper on my car perfect. Only problem is the roll size.

http://www.trimlok.com/prod/Redi-Stik/P ... ik_83.aspx

 

[88hurstolds]

I believe GM's wasn't rounded and had a slight point in the middle of it.
I have a few sets of NOS however they weren't always perfect from GM...
I even have NOS '83 H/O trim with the correct contour.

 

[454cutlass]

I just got the trim in bought it from gbodyparts.com..... but sent by Larry patterson. Look like some nice stuff