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post #1 of 5
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So I have my hole cut, sanded, and the fresh coat of paint is currently drying. My acrylic is sitting off to the side ready to be mounted. Now I have two questions.

1.) Should I use heavy duty double sided tape or epoxy to mount the window?

2.) Can anyone please link from home depot / lowes / ace hardware etc U channel molding? I have scoured their sites and can't seem to find it. Hoping to avoid having to place an order just for 4 feet or so of molding. Suppose will also take advice on an easily available alternative trim?


Oh, and yes I do need trim, one of my lines is a little less than straight and I want to cover it up. Whoops, measured twice just followed the wrong line when cutting.
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post #2 of 5
I would epoxy,double sided would show and sometimes get dirty from dust and fall off. Have you tried calling the store or simply going in when you are running errands?
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post #3 of 5
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Went into Lowes and Home Depot looking today. Finally stopped in PepBoys Auto to pick up oil anyway and noticed thin car door trim. Looks great, has an inner adhesive already and bends tight enough for the windows.
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Good job,maybe post some pics soon?
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Check out http://www.mcmaster.com/ and put in item# 8510K11

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