Is this DS 500 Tank Trim the same as the Italian Mold Lab offering?

[AshimotoK0]

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K0-FOUR-1971/part_385462/

[Trigger]

Hard to say Ash. We have some here from mold lab and did not pay that price per trim 

[AshimotoK0]

Hard to say Ash. We have some here from mold lab and did not pay that price per trim 

I think they are that kinda price for Joe Public  folks like me mate. Certainly charge that kind of money on F.B.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Simon bought one for his 500 iirc from Italy ?

[AshimotoK0]

That's the Mold Studio I was referring to Ted. Surprised nobody has repro'd them before now but there ya go.

[Nurse Julie]

Simon bought one for his 500 iirc from Italy ?

Yes, Italian Mold Lab are in Italy, they are the company that manufactures the trim.

[Seabeowner]

And what's the verdict? Does it look the part? And I know Ken didn't like it because of the metal clips.

[Nurse Julie]

And what's the verdict? Does it look the part? And I know Ken didn't like it because of the metal clips.

I haven't fitted mine yet, it's on the list of jobs to do in winter. Quality is excellent. I've seen it fitted to someone elses tank and it looks very good.

[Nurse Julie]

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K0-FOUR-1971/part_385462/

Next time you're here Ash, remind me and I'll show you the trim. The Trim that DS is selling is definitely from Italian Mold Lab.

[Oddjob]

And what's the verdict? Does it look the part? And I know Ken didn't like it because of the metal clips.

I disliked the metal clips because the clips scratched the paintwork, they were also made of bare metal, maybe black passivated, as the trim design meant the U shape held water the clips would rust, this rust then passed onto the tank via the scratches they'd made as they were fitted.

I thought the better solution would be to silicon the trim on, mask off the tank and then peel off as the silicon is curing. Keeps the water out of the U shape and no scratches and no rust.

I also found the covering of the chrome would discolour over time and tended to part company with the trim. Not 100% sure what it was, some sort of plastic shielding

[AshimotoK0]

A UK guy on F.B. confirms that these are indeed the same as Italian Mold Lab. Wonder if DS is paying the supplier with credit notes 

[Trigger]

A UK guy on F.B. confirms that these are indeed the same as Italian Mold Lab. Wonder if DS is paying the supplier with credit notes 

I stopped taking credit notes from Sliver years ago, hard cash only 

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

When I had my 500 tank painted I was thinking of having the trim line painted white - wish I had now.