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kr-557 removing front chrome trim instructions?
- Thread starter scotte
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tonydanzah
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biggest prybar you can find?
sonexer
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I will be doing the same soon, so I am interested too.
I was thinking of using hard plastic or nylon pry tools and a hammer and tap the trim off. I don't know if this is the best technique, but it is the best I could come up with.
I was thinking of using hard plastic or nylon pry tools and a hammer and tap the trim off. I don't know if this is the best technique, but it is the best I could come up with.
mrshaun
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we have a tool that crimps them to the front. I have never tried to remove the trim. usually the guys scuff the trim to give it the brushed look..... sorry I am not much help on this.
Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
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I never took that side trim off. Because it's riveted on, I didn't want to mess with it. Don't know if you can get replacements either.
mrshaun
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sorry didnt read that very well. most trim is riveted on the newer boxes, cant help you on that one.
here is a parts list off of the kr557b model
557AK1400ATR 3 Drawer, Shallow
– 8-1257 6 Offset Runner, Std. Duty (Drs. 1,2)
– 8-1658 6 Channel Track, False Side (Drawers 1-3)
4-6 557AK15A 3 Drawer Assembly
7 557BK2500ATR 1 Drawer, Deep
– 8-267 8 Offset Runner HD (Dr. 6)
– 557K3700A 1 Lock Rod Assembly
– 558K6303 1 Trim Channel (Right) discontinued so be careful
– 8-7739 2 Caster, 5" Swivel w/Brake
– 8-7639 2 Caster, 5" Rigid
– 557K9010A 1 Caster Mounting Hardware Package
– 1-467 1 Spring (Locking Mechanism)
– 8-4937-1 1 Cam (Lock)
– 791X5000 1 Hardware Package
– KN450ASV 1 Nameplate
here is a parts list off of the kr557b model
557AK1400ATR 3 Drawer, Shallow
– 8-1257 6 Offset Runner, Std. Duty (Drs. 1,2)
– 8-1658 6 Channel Track, False Side (Drawers 1-3)
4-6 557AK15A 3 Drawer Assembly
7 557BK2500ATR 1 Drawer, Deep
– 8-267 8 Offset Runner HD (Dr. 6)
– 557K3700A 1 Lock Rod Assembly
– 558K6303 1 Trim Channel (Right) discontinued so be careful
– 8-7739 2 Caster, 5" Swivel w/Brake
– 8-7639 2 Caster, 5" Rigid
– 557K9010A 1 Caster Mounting Hardware Package
– 1-467 1 Spring (Locking Mechanism)
– 8-4937-1 1 Cam (Lock)
– 791X5000 1 Hardware Package
– KN450ASV 1 Nameplate
rsanter
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you have to slide it off the end
its a pain to do without damaging
get wood, aluminum, or other soft material and put a slot in it
put it on the end and keep beating on it till it comes off
bob
its a pain to do without damaging
get wood, aluminum, or other soft material and put a slot in it
put it on the end and keep beating on it till it comes off
bob
Stick Figure
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i beat up the trim on my 537 top box pretty good trying to get it off. I'm almost thinking its not going back on at this point.
selohssa
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I did that on my box
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51252
The trim has a fold on the inside lip that fits into a step in the box. Take a pick and pry the inside lip towards the center of the box, just a 16th of an inch should do. Leave that pick in there and take another one and slide it along the inside edge until the trim is off of that ledge. If that does not work, tap the trim from one end to slide it off. The second method works but has a much greater chance of damaging the trim.
I hope that it makes sense, I did not take pics as I was doing that on my box.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51252
The trim has a fold on the inside lip that fits into a step in the box. Take a pick and pry the inside lip towards the center of the box, just a 16th of an inch should do. Leave that pick in there and take another one and slide it along the inside edge until the trim is off of that ledge. If that does not work, tap the trim from one end to slide it off. The second method works but has a much greater chance of damaging the trim.
I hope that it makes sense, I did not take pics as I was doing that on my box.
Stick Figure
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real question is how do you reinstall the trim with out scratching the paint? That's what really has me considering leaving it off.
selohssa
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real question is how do you reinstall the trim with out scratching the paint? That's what really has me considering leaving it off.
Putting it on is super easy. Line it up in the position that it needs to be and push it on. Make sure that the lip of the trim clicks into the slot on the box.
Vinko
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sorry didnt read that very well. most trim is riveted on the newer boxes, cant help you on that one.
here is a parts list off of the kr557b model
557AK1400ATR 3 Drawer, Shallow
– 8-1257 6 Offset Runner, Std. Duty (Drs. 1,2)
– 8-1658 6 Channel Track, False Side (Drawers 1-3)
4-6 557AK15A 3 Drawer Assembly
7 557BK2500ATR 1 Drawer, Deep
– 8-267 8 Offset Runner HD (Dr. 6)
– 557K3700A 1 Lock Rod Assembly
– 558K6303 1 Trim Channel (Right) discontinued so be careful
– 8-7739 2 Caster, 5" Swivel w/Brake
– 8-7639 2 Caster, 5" Rigid
– 557K9010A 1 Caster Mounting Hardware Package
– 1-467 1 Spring (Locking Mechanism)
– 8-4937-1 1 Cam (Lock)
– 791X5000 1 Hardware Package
– KN450ASV 1 Nameplate
Shaun: do you know about the drawer trim for the 557? Is it still available?
I just found out that the drawer trim for the long drawers on the 537 is still available, but not for the small drawers.
What's the hardware package? The fasteners?
I assume channel track is self-explanatory. It's good that this is available because I can straighten one of the channels and that's impeding the first drawer.
Stick Figure
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Putting it on is super easy. Line it up in the position that it needs to be and push it on. Make sure that the lip of the trim clicks into the slot on the box.
but does it scrape up the paint on the way on? and what about something thicker like if i decide to powder coat it?
selohssa
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Powder coating will be very strong, it should not damage that. If you use a soft primer surfacer, it may scratch but only if you have irregularities in the stainless that cause one part to dig in to the paint.