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Another frequent topic of discussion we have had is dressing these modding projects up a little. One option is to use what is referred to as c-channel molding (also sometimes referred to as U-channel) or a gasket. I got this roll of 27\' material at a nation-wide automotive chain. It cost $9 for 27\' and is for protecting the edges of car doors. It comes in black and chrome.


A cross section view of it tells you why they call it c channel molding. This particular product has a bead of silicone-like goo that helps it stay in place.


You basically start the molding on one spot and splitting it work your way around the circle. I wish I could give proper credit to whomever told me this once but if you heat this stuff up it makes it much easier to work with. Especially if you are working in a fairly tight radius like this. You can use a hair dryer or like me seen here, my heat gun. It makes the material much softer and easier to use.


Then I use a pair of good wire cutters to cut the molding. Be sure to leave plenty of overlap. At this stage it is better to cut too long than too short. Also, you need to cut at an angle to make sure you don\'t have any gaps on the outside diameter of the molding.


And the final results. Not a bad look for just a couple of cents... This stuff does an awesome jobs of any minor mistakes you may have made along the way with your grinding or cutting.