Rear window Chrome Trim removal

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Rear window Chrome Trim removal

April 04, 2012, 08:21:33 AM

Hey guys, i need to remove some chrome trim around the rear windscreen, getting a little rust appearing at the base of the window and want to attack it before it gets too bad.

now in the event that i break anything, i'm pretty stuffed as i won't be able to get replacements without major costs/effort.

I realise the question has been asked before, and i realise its held on with clips.
but i'd like to know the best method for getting the clips released.
If there is a tool available for it, does anyone have a photo of it?

thanks

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #1 – April 04, 2012, 08:23:10 AM

And as my sig says, its an 83.
i realise theres a difference between earlier and later models.

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #2 – April 04, 2012, 11:08:16 PM

double post

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #3 – April 04, 2012, 11:08:51 PM

Here is a pic of my removal tool

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #4 – April 05, 2012, 12:56:05 AM

From the 84 shop manual.
Not a very good picture but the tool looks pretty simple. I just slid a screwdriver under mine to pry it off, but something thinner may be better.

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #5 – April 05, 2012, 01:54:02 AM

Thanks guys, both are very helpful.
Will see if i can find a tool like that locally.

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #6 – April 05, 2012, 12:30:19 PM

Try an auto glass shop. They may have the correct tool.

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #7 – April 10, 2012, 06:44:59 PM

I've ordered the pliers, just have to wait till they get here :D
don't want to take any chances!

that and i'll need them a few times anyway for when it gets resprayed.

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #8 – April 10, 2012, 08:39:20 PM

I use something like this to remove almost all the trim on my car.
http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/TL4C/upholstery-tack-remover.html

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #9 – April 13, 2012, 08:20:22 PM

Order some new clips too. They like to rust.

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #10 – April 13, 2012, 08:23:55 PM

I glued my front trim on this time

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #11 – April 13, 2012, 08:28:13 PM

Quote from: daminc;386721

I glued my front trim on this time

As did I. The rear as well.

Rear window Chrome Trim removal

Reply #12 – April 13, 2012, 08:34:37 PM

Quote from: V8Demon;386724

As did I. The rear as well.

I happened to get a bunch of new(ish) clips from Kitz for my back window.. or I would have glued that too