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   xMikeSmith | Oct 20, 2004 07:27pm | #1

   it's impossible unless you do it on a sheet metal break.. then it's easy..

   you might want to look into some composite trim... like Koma

   Mike Smith   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   fartherhome | Oct 20, 2004 07:31pm | #2

   You need a tool called a break. If you use regular 2x for the trim , make sure you seal the end grain even if you wrap it .you can also opt for pvc and paint it or leave it white.

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   blue_eyed_devil | Oct 22, 2004 01:37am | #3

   Todd, you need a sheet metal brake. you can borrow mine....or I'll sell it to you.

   blue

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   Hubedube | Oct 22, 2004 01:48am | #4

   Why not check your area to see if there's a Sheet Metal shop  , then you could get it broke up properly. and probably very reasonably too.

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   JeffBuck | Oct 22, 2004 05:34am | #8

   Why not check your area to see if there's a Sheet Metal shop

   Because they'd probably laugh at you!

    

   rent a brake. Take the materials and measurements with you if this is the only part you have to wrap. Do it in the parking lot and save on the gas.

   It'll take about 15 minutes.

   Jeff

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   Mitremike | Oct 22, 2004 02:58am | #5

   I gotta go with mike smith on this --breaking steel can look good and with a break it is easy. BUT if you are like me and have kids just know that is is going to get dented and its permanant . I put in wrap over my existing jamb when i resided a couple of years ago and if given the chance I would change out to a composite which is repairable--less lidely to dent and still has the low maintance. Mike

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   Shep | Oct 22, 2004 03:10am | #6

   How upscale is your house? maybe some nice wood or composite trim would look better than aluminum.

    I'm doing a job now where I'm removing the aluminum and installing some fancier trim around the doors, but this is in a fairly upscale community.

     the aluminum was pretty beat up, and the owners wanted to dress up the garage doors with some nice trim details.

     Its pretty typical to see the alum. trim getting banged up over time. And you do need a brake to make it up.

    

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   Woodbutcher | Oct 22, 2004 05:24am | #7

   I tried the coil stock wrap method a couple of times but, as has been mentioned, it's too prone to damage.   Now I use trex 5/4 X 6 deck boards and paint it.  it's more durable than wood and lasts longer

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   JeffBuck | Oct 22, 2004 05:36am | #9

   http://www.alumapole.com/pt_catalog.asp

   Protrim.

    

   Jeff