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Offline Fastd

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Chrome trim removal
« on: November 14, 2011 - 06:58:57 PM »
Hi guys,

I need to remove all the trim around the winshield, rear window and doors. This is something I have never done before. I just bought a tool for the glass trim but do not know how to use it. Does anyone know of a video that shows the removal of these pieces? I really do not want to damage the trim of crack the glass.

Todd 
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Offline FY1Cuda

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Re: Chrome trim removal
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2011 - 07:59:02 PM »
Slide the blade in under the metal strip and get the sharp point up between the clip and the rolled edge of the trim (next to the car body).  The trick is to spread the clip, so you can drive the point further in or try twisting and/or prying, but be sure all your work is between the rolled edge and the inside barb of the clip.  Once you get one, the rest will be easy because you'll see what you're up against.

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Re: Chrome trim removal
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2011 - 08:52:01 PM »
Hi guys,

I need to remove all the trim around the winshield, rear window and doors. This is something I have never done before. I just bought a tool for the glass trim but do not know how to use it. Does anyone know of a video that shows the removal of these pieces? I really do not want to damage the trim of crack the glass.

Todd

Check Youtube, there are several vidoes showing trim removal.  The trim on the doors (belt molding) may have one screwed on mounting point on the front doors, by the lock.  So be careful or you will bend the trim.



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Offline Fastd

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Re: Chrome trim removal
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2011 - 04:53:40 PM »
ended up doing a search on youtube as     Trim removal  found of all things a video on a Corvair. Well done video I think it will help.
Todd

1970 Dodge Challenger (pro-touring build)
1999 Dodge Durango
2006 Dodge Charger 5.7 Hemi (Wifes)

Offline 67vertman

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Re: Chrome trim removal
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2011 - 10:56:50 PM »
ended up doing a search on youtube as     Trim removal  found of all things a video on a Corvair. Well done video I think it will help.

Glad you found something. It's not the car that counts but the way you use the tool.  Go slow, also note that some times the window molding is stuck on some of the window Calucking, so even if you get it off the clip it won't come lose.



Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

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Re: Chrome trim removal
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2011 - 04:59:59 PM »
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Re: Chrome trim removal
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2011 - 08:11:55 PM »
And be careful. It is possible to break the glass if you try to get forceful on removing the clips.
Mike, Fremont, CA.