Seat backpanel chrome trim

[CTD]

Hi everyone,
I am going to have an extra set of seats re-upholstered this month and I am gathering some bits and pieces.
Does anyone know a good source for the chrome trim that goes around the front seats backpanel? My upholstry shop says you can only re-use the original. Since mine are in such bad shape I want to replace them.

 

[eriknetherlands]

I've never seen them for sale as new old stock nor reproduction.

I think they are bright anodized aluminum, so sanding + polish and (if desired) re-anodising will make it look brand new. This is not easy however, as these parts are flimsy, holding them tight while sanding/ polishing is difficult ; it's easy to unintentionally bend them.
I've never disassembled a seat before, but could it be possible to sand and polish them while still mounted on the seat(part)? This would ensure they keep their shape.

Hope this helps.

 

[CTD]

Thank you Erik,

On my seats however they are completely mangled. Not sure how the previous owner did it but they are beyond repair.
I guess they tried to remove the back panel at some point not knowing that the trim is actually attached to the seat itself and not on the back panel.

 

[alprada70]

I showed some photos to my craftsman and he told me that they are very difficult to reproduce... by the way, my car does not have them....