OK, so maybe this may not be all you want to know about chrome trim, but it’s some of what I know about it. Since I posted about adding chrome trim to my ET4’s fenders, I’ve received a number of letters asking me a number of specific questions about the trim.

To start, I told you I got it at JCWhitney.com but I didn’t give the product number. I wasn’t able to find the 50-foot roll in the catalog any more, but don’t worry: do a search for ZX103403A - this gets you to the 16-foot length of chromed channel trim page, which is currently on sale for $7.77. I bought a roll of 50 feet, and believe me, unless you plan on trimming a couple dozen scooters, 16 feet should be plenty. You can also often find chrome trim in various lengths at auto supply stores, so check out your local suppliers.

Another question I’ve received: how does it go on, and how does it stay on? The chromed trim has glue in the channel, so all you have to do is pull open the trim a little and shove it on to the edge of whatever you want it to go on to. It helps to do this in warmer weather (over 50 degrees) so that the glue will be stickier. Also, make sure the surface you want it to stick to is clean - wash it, make sure it’s dry, and then wipe it with rubbing alcohol to make sure that there aren’t any greasy fingerprints or globs of grit that will keep your trim from sticking.

What if you remove it - does it take off your paint? I’ve only removed it from a couple of surfaces, but so far, it hasn’t scratched anything or removed any paint. The glue is like a strong rubber cement (that’s my analogy, not a technical fact) which holds the trim on securely, but also comes off fairly easily in my experience. In other words, it doesn’t permanently connect to your scooter like superglue. It’s very easy to do. You can put it on gently and remove it if you just want to see what it looks like first. Just like when you put it on, remove it in temps over 50 degrees F. If there’s any glue residue, rubbing alcohol takes it off. If you’re worried, try a couple inches of trim on a place that won’t. Let it sit on there for a couple of weeks, and then pull it off.

Someone asked me if dirt gets in the trim. So far, no. If it did, it’s cheap enough to remove, wash the area, and replace with new trim.

Another person wanted to know if it was metal. It’s plastic, so it’s flexible. It’s a bit tough to go around really sharp corners, so you may want to get creative with cutting.

About that cutting: One of the most difficult parts of putting on the trim for me was getting the edges right. Use super sharp scissors, and don’t cut it before you put it on. Since it’s plastic, it can stretch, so don’t pull too hard or you’ll find a gap between your edges in the next day or two. Pull gently to make sure there aren’t any gaps, and press on evenly as you go along.

Feel free to send more questions if you have them - I’ll do what I can to answer.