Not a lot of time in the garage lately (owing to a combination of work and this frigid weather), but I did manage to complete one small task I’d been putting off for a while. I wanted to create some sort of trim piece to finish off the carpeted edge around the drop trunk, but I couldn’t figure out how to do it. My first thought was to use aluminum or steel angle stock as I’ve seen others do, so I headed off to the hardware store to buy the materials. While I was there, I came across some 3/4-inch PVC corner molding that looked promising. I think this is it: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ale...ner/1000421398

I cut segments for each side using a miter saw, then I notched spaces to accommodate the frame tubes that run across the opening of the drop trunk. Next, I assembled the pieces into “picture frame” using wood blocks to keep everything square:



I used DAP all-purpose adhesive (a "superglue" type product), which worked great on the PVC material:



Finally, I painted the frame black and pressed it into place:



I think it blends nicely with the exposed frame tubes, but the best part is that it fits snuggly into place without the need for any screws or glue. I was dreading having to drill screw holes through the carpet because (as I learned the hard way) this particular type of carpeting does not respond well to drill bits.

Anyway, I’m glad to have this small detail behind me. My next task is going to be fitting the hood, trunk, and doors – a much bigger challenge!