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| Shredhead |
 Feb 6 2022, 01:07 PM
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I need to pull mine in prep for painting. I've read everything I can and watched some videos, but I'm still confused regarding removing the trim. Other than cutting through any sealant/gunk, what do you need to do to free the trim from the clips (assuming they're still there)? Use a tool like Chris Foley's to push the trim off the clip?
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| iankarr |
Feb 7 2022, 03:54 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,593 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region 
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If the glass is coming out (and why wouldn't it for a repaint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif), the easiest way to remove the trim is to "chop" the clips using a very thin putty knife between the trim clip and the channel, directly over the pin which holds the clip to the body. A quick hit with a hammer and the plastic pin holding the clip breaks. Then you can lift the trim off as a single piece- clips and all. Remove the broken clips on the bench. Of course, you'll need to replace with new trim clips after paint and before the glass goes back in.
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| Shredhead |
Feb 8 2022, 07:48 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 10-August 15 From: CT Member No.: 19,047 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(iankarr @ Feb 7 2022, 04:54 PM)  If the glass is coming out (and why wouldn't it for a repaint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif), the easiest way to remove the trim is to "chop" the clips using a very thin putty knife between the trim clip and the channel, directly over the pin which holds the clip to the body. A quick hit with a hammer and the plastic pin holding the clip breaks. Then you can lift the trim off as a single piece- clips and all. Remove the broken clips on the bench. Of course, you'll need to replace with new trim clips after paint and before the glass goes back in. Thanks Ian, and thanks for the video on how to reinstall it! |
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Shredhead Windshield Trim Removal Feb 6 2022, 01:07 PM
914Mels A plastic trim tool works well, just run it under ... Feb 7 2022, 02:44 PM PanelBilly They’re going to break. Try not to bend up the t... Feb 7 2022, 03:55 PM sportlicherFahrer *edit* What Ian said. :smash: Feb 7 2022, 03:55 PM jims914 Make sure to use Porsche clips only or you will be... Feb 7 2022, 06:23 PM
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