Aluminium corner strip

[benabbyg]

Hello, following a recent incident with a low tunnel, I’m struggling to find a replacement corner aluminium strip. I know an exact piece is asking a lot, but even something I could work with. It’s for a 2005 Lunar Champ. I’ve tried a couple of caravan type salvagers but no luck. Any advice much appreciated!

 

[PP Bear]

Just smiffy , you got any of that t-cut and duck tape left, fink it’s needed.

Sorry I can’t help otherwise but Smiffy will buff it out

 

[Lenny HB]

Any good.

FD 1 White caravan motorhome rail WHITE

White rail FD1 2metres long x 32mm.WHITE ONLY Fits the Herzim strip not inc, (assorted colours), also found on our website. Finished off with the

www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk

 

[funflair]

Any good.

FD 1 White caravan motorhome rail WHITE

White rail FD1 2metres long x 32mm.WHITE ONLY Fits the Herzim strip not inc, (assorted colours), also found on our website. Finished off with the

www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk

I think it's more of an L profile Lenny so it covers the corner rather than just a flat surface, I think the OP has posted this before and I suggested that if the profile wasn't available it might be better to just tidy up what is there and then mould a fibreglass cap to cover the damage then the same for the other side to make it look right

 

[funflair]

More like this I think but still not exact.

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[benabbyg]

Thanks for the replies, yes I’d found that Magnum part, might give it a go, bending to the curve be a challenge! Yes I remember you mentioning the fibre glass suggestion, still could be something to try! I guess I’m hoping incase someone had come across a partially formed L corner bead, even off a caravan. Got a few more weeks before I go for it!

 

[pappajohn]

A curve will be near impossible to form from an L shaped strip.
It will kink rather than bend.

 

[funflair]

A curve will be near impossible to form from an L shaped strip.
It will kink rather than bend.

You would think so but the website says, "Soft aluminum molding which can be easy hand mounted round corners and even lutons"

 

[benabbyg]

Yes I had the same thoughts, bending an L shape goes against everything an L form is supposed to do! But thought of some heat and a pre cut bit of shaped timber. Toolmaker by trade so can’t help but think there must be a way!

 

[pappajohn]

You would think so but the website says, "Soft aluminum molding which can be easy hand mounted round corners and even lutons"

I don't see how.
The face being bent is easy but the other face will have to be compressed to prevent buckling or it will expend in thickness if it didn't buckle.

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[funflair]

I don't see how.
The face being bent is easy but the other face will have to be compressed to prevent buckling or it will expend in thickness.

I agree but there are a few examples on the internet of how to do it.