How do I fix my steamer trunk??
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Dora
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I have a Seward steamer trunk with brittle plastic rail. It's the inexpensive type but I love it. I asked Seward the name of the brittle plastic, it's plastic rail. And told me they don't sell it. Any idea on where I can find the plastic rail or how I can fix my trunk? Thanks.
Since it's no longer made, you could try finding another trunk to get the piece, but that's a long-shot. I would match the color and paint that edge.
Something like this might work:
https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Trim-Black-large-Fits-Length/dp/B00KGAKG2G/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=steamer+trunk+edge&qid=1634561308&sr=8-6
Why not get a metal edge to match the rest of the metal work. It would dress it up
Get wall edging and paint to match. Home Depot has plastic and wood edging in the trim department.
Check out Menards, Homedepot, Lowes in the molding department. They do have plastic/wood molding that would work. You may need to paint or stain. They also have molding for paneling that might work.
you could look online for the parts you need but if they are no longer made you may be out of luck fixing it
I'm wondering if you can use a sheetrock outside corner protector. They come in a clear plastic version that is peel & stick. You will want to paint the area first. Maybe even put some wood putty on it.
What about using some plastic wood to mend that edge and then painting it to match the trunk?
I would check out what your local big box store carries. See if that will work for you.
Would moldable plastic be helpful? I have repaired plastic toys with this? https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sugru+by+tesa/page/4D9DAA59-8E01-4731-B7DF-61F471A4546E?ref_=ast_bln
You could get wall edging in metal or wood and replace the entire piece. Or what about an acrylic piece that you can find at Home Depot.
Hello.I wonder if some sort of pvc or veneer banding could be used and disguised with paint.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Countertop+edging&i=tools&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Strip the old flaking plastic off and paint the trim to match the rest of the trunk, or add a trim to size and paint that!
you can decoupage blue paper or blue contact paper
that just needs to be repainted sand of all paint chipping then repaint it .
Metal edging on that would look great
i would leave it alone .. i love it the way it is
Hi Dora, hoping this may help you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpFO5j0C9zc