Marathon Molding Trim

jlhog · 12-06-2010, 06:55 PM

I am looking at not putting the molding back on my cart. I know I will need to do some grind and filling. But are there any tips to make the job easier for me? Anyone have pictures of their Marathon without the molding they can share?

BrewCityMusic · 12-06-2010, 07:39 PM

Some people will say it's a real B**ch to reinstall the trim on a Marathon ... But as long as you go through the metal molded channel that holds it and reshape any flattened or bent spots prior to actually replacing the trim, it goes pretty well. A definite plus is to heat it up a bit with a blow dryer as you go to keep it flexible, and also make sure once you've locked a section in (say every 4 inches or so) give the remainder a good stretch as you're putting it on, otherwise you'll get to the end and be short almost every time.

As to which side of the trim to hook and which side to stretch over the channelling, I personally tried it both ways and it really didn't make it easier either way, make sure to take extra care around the serrated corners though as it's easy to hook and tear the moulding ...

Good Luck!

jlhog · 12-06-2010, 07:49 PM

Brew,
Thanks for the tips, but I am looking at not putting it back on. Besides the price for the molding, I think it looks cleaner without it. I just need to know if it can be done fairly easy.

scottyb · 12-06-2010, 07:59 PM

It can be done but it looks like dog doo

You get an unfinished edge

Check out the fundraiser thread we about to auction off a roll of that precious stuff !

BrewCityMusic · 12-06-2010, 08:41 PM

oops - yeah, I just reread your post a bit more accurately, sorry about that.

And not to be a downer, but I've seen a couple of carts where guys took a boatload of time and energy to clean up the channel, etc and run without the trim, and as Scotty said, it's pretty unattractive (to say the least) - in my opinion it makes the front end look weak and flimsy in a way, if that makes sense...

Not to say you might not just be the guy to pull it off successfully :)

caddymankc · 12-06-2010, 10:22 PM

If your lowering or keeping it stock the cart it looks great, i dont know how it would look lifted i saw a pic of one shaved and stretched into a limo and it looked cool.Plus the trim in the front is a pain in the butt to put on.

chardonite · 12-07-2010, 10:47 AM

I put new molding on mine spent about $60.00. It was well worth it. The overall look with the new molding can't be beat in my opinion. (for what it's worth)

Dave Box · 12-07-2010, 11:24 AM

Took me 2 nights to get mine back on but I am sure glad I did it for the reasons posted above. I reused my old molding but sprayed it Krylon gloss black. If you want to see what it looks like without the molding there are a few pictures on the blog below

Dave

acman2u · 12-07-2010, 07:17 PM

New or old, I got a tip from another member to put the molding in a 5 gallon pail of hot water for about 15 minutes first so it is more workable.

RVtech · 12-14-2010, 07:18 PM

Throw each piece in the clothes drier for about 5 minutes with a towel and it installs easily.

12-06-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
jlhog Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dorr, MI Posts: 210	Marathon Molding Trim I am looking at not putting the molding back on my cart. I know I will need to do some grind and filling. But are there any tips to make the job easier for me? Anyone have pictures of their Marathon without the molding they can share?

12-06-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: Marathon Molding Trim Some people will say it's a real B**ch to reinstall the trim on a Marathon ... But as long as you go through the metal molded channel that holds it and reshape any flattened or bent spots prior to actually replacing the trim, it goes pretty well. A definite plus is to heat it up a bit with a blow dryer as you go to keep it flexible, and also make sure once you've locked a section in (say every 4 inches or so) give the remainder a good stretch as you're putting it on, otherwise you'll get to the end and be short almost every time. As to which side of the trim to hook and which side to stretch over the channelling, I personally tried it both ways and it really didn't make it easier either way, make sure to take extra care around the serrated corners though as it's easy to hook and tear the moulding ... Good Luck!

12-06-2010, 07:49 PM	#3
jlhog Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dorr, MI Posts: 210	Re: Marathon Molding Trim Brew, Thanks for the tips, but I am looking at not putting it back on. Besides the price for the molding, I think it looks cleaner without it. I just need to know if it can be done fairly easy.

12-06-2010, 07:59 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Marathon Molding Trim It can be done but it looks like dog doo You get an unfinished edge Check out the fundraiser thread we about to auction off a roll of that precious stuff !

12-06-2010, 08:41 PM	#5
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: Marathon Molding Trim oops - yeah, I just reread your post a bit more accurately, sorry about that. And not to be a downer, but I've seen a couple of carts where guys took a boatload of time and energy to clean up the channel, etc and run without the trim, and as Scotty said, it's pretty unattractive (to say the least) - in my opinion it makes the front end look weak and flimsy in a way, if that makes sense... Not to say you might not just be the guy to pull it off successfully :)

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12-06-2010, 10:22 PM	#6
caddymankc WILD Join Date: May 2007 Location: lebanon county,pa Posts: 1,266	Re: Marathon Molding Trim If your lowering or keeping it stock the cart it looks great, i dont know how it would look lifted i saw a pic of one shaved and stretched into a limo and it looked cool.Plus the trim in the front is a pain in the butt to put on.

12-07-2010, 10:47 AM	#7
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	Re: Marathon Molding Trim I put new molding on mine spent about $60.00. It was well worth it. The overall look with the new molding can't be beat in my opinion. (for what it's worth)

12-07-2010, 11:24 AM	#8
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: Marathon Molding Trim Took me 2 nights to get mine back on but I am sure glad I did it for the reasons posted above. I reused my old molding but sprayed it Krylon gloss black. If you want to see what it looks like without the molding there are a few pictures on the blog below Dave

12-07-2010, 07:17 PM	#9
acman2u Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 11	Re: Marathon Molding Trim New or old, I got a tip from another member to put the molding in a 5 gallon pail of hot water for about 15 minutes first so it is more workable.

12-14-2010, 07:18 PM	#10
RVtech Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 29	Re: Marathon Molding Trim Throw each piece in the clothes drier for about 5 minutes with a towel and it installs easily.

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