Restoring Door Caps on Nigel the 1977 MGB roadster (Save almost $200)

Demonstrates how to spend apx$50 to restore MGB door caps rather than purchasing new for $245
Moss Part numbers
Finisher Set of 4 408-958
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Brush Seal Door Top 682-030
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[@70Grande]

I can't show you how good mine came out, but I can tell you how much I like what it looks like! Thank you very much for the video. I had to wing a few steps you skipped but your video was very helpful. Thanks again.

[@AlexPlatacis]

My wife will be tickled to hear it helped. she is the real master mind when it comes to upholstery.

[@70Grande]

@@AlexPlatacis In that case, she's an angel! Thank her for my part! I did the door panels too, but without the stitching. They are much simpler than your two-tone job but I had fun doing that too. Thanks again.👍

[@davidwildstallionjohnson4458]

Those threaded inserts are used in model aircraft as motor mounts. the best way to install them is to tread a screw with a nut into the insert, run it into the wood, and when you back the screw out, the nut and screw come out, leaving the insert in place. Great video 😊

[@MGB-learning]

Another outstanding video and presentation.

[@wallisparnell4464]

Great job on explanations and overall production.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great video

[@davidhill1404]

Nice video Alex. Where can I find the brass inserts? Home Depot and such?

[@AlexPlatacis]

yeah we got ours at Ace hardware. they are pretty easily found at any local hardware store

[@glynnwright166]

;Where did you buy those inserts to put into the wood for threaded screws?

[@glynnwright166]

Never mind, i see you found them at ACE hardware store.

[@anthonygowland8363]

What size inserts did you use?

[@AlexPlatacis]

Well, that depends on the screws you can find. In the video, you will see I changed the screw hole sizes so both were the same. Basically just take the chrome pieces to the store and find a screw that has the right thickness, and fits in the countersink well. In your location that might be metric, or imperial. You may also have limited options in the inserts available. Personally I dont recall even taking note of the size. I just rummaged around in the store till I found a suitable combination

[@roberthartmaier6643]

Where did you source the vinyl?

[@AlexPlatacis]

my wife is pretty crafty. She got the vinyl at our local Joanne's Fabrics store. she had some left over from when we stretched new vinyl on the dashboard. I don't have a video of that but I have quite a few photos. maybe I will do a video of that. here is a link to the vinyl page at Joann.com you can find it at somewhere between $9 - $19 per yard. (gotta work the coupons) www.joann.com/search?q=vinyl%20fabric&prefn1=productGroup&prefv1=Product&icn=alsosearchedfor&ici=vinyl-fabric

[@riverbedoverland]

@@AlexPlatacis would love a video on stretching the vinyl over the dash

[@AlexPlatacis]

@@riverbedoverland I did one in Jan... It was more of a guided photo tour. but it explains the process a bit. Next week, we will be posting a video on door panels, that will also have some vinyl, and leather work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZCZaGWvibyijdE

[@riverbedoverland]

@@AlexPlatacis thank you so much

[@glynnwright166]

The part number 408-958 finisher set is not a good number for the door. It is the finisher set for the visor. The one part I need which is the RH side front, is no longer available. That is according to the new catalog I just got in the mail for Moss.

[@AlexPlatacis]

check this one abingdonspares.com/products/finisher-mgb-door-seal-front-right?_pos=1&_sid=f8a5700fa&_ss=r

[@AlexPlatacis]

also if you use these search terms you can find the others... "Finisher, MGB door seal"

[@ryanfil1927]

Can’t you just redo the wood piece?

[@AlexPlatacis]

I have seen some people just make them completely out of wood. But, yeah, it was close to being redone all together.

[@ryanfil1927]

@@AlexPlatacis what’s the best polisher for chrome pieces? Some of my chrome parts started fading and chipping. I used chrome color vinyl wrap to do the bumpers but can’t do it in small pieces

[@AlexPlatacis]

@ryan fil the trick with Chrome is all about degree of damage. If you just have discoloration, then lemons and salt trick works well. If you have pitting, you will need to go with something more like a polish. At that point you are polishing the metal more than cleaning up chrome plate.