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> Windshield trim, Keep it clean underneath.
Dion
post Jun 21 2018, 07:28 PM
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I removed my windshield trim ( I have new from 914rubber) for preparation of future
paint application. Thought I’d share some pics of the tabs holding it and what I found.
First is the tool I used courtesy of HF.


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post Jun 21 2018, 07:32 PM
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Work slow and pry upward to release the trim. I used the wide thin edge side.
Thankful I didn’t lose any clips! A tip for those who prolly don’t think about it.
Vacuum under there, cause what i found, yuck.
Ingredients to make a blockage and create more rust.Could not believe the crap sandwiched in there. Some pics also of the tabs.


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post Jun 21 2018, 07:34 PM
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This was a surprise. Is this marking a factory one or does anyone think
my windshield was a replacement. I’ve owned the car since 1986.
Never removed windshield or trim.


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post Jun 21 2018, 07:51 PM
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Is there a black painted border around the glass? If so, I’ve never seen that on any of my cars with origional glass.

My step mom broke a windshield just 2 days after she bought her new car and I rarely get more than 5 or 6 years before I get a significant chip or crack so I wouldn’t be surprised if you have a replacement. These cars used to be daily drivers.
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post Jun 21 2018, 07:58 PM
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Mark it’s clear glass all round, just resting on the butyl.
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post Jun 21 2018, 08:51 PM
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If you’re planning on saving the trim, I think the easiest way to remove it is to put a thin putty knife on top of the pins holding the mounting clips to the body (between the trim and body) and give them a firm rap with a hammer. The plastic pins will snap and you can just lift the trim off as a unit. Then remove the rest of the clips on the bench. Way cheaper to replace the mounting clips than bend the trim!
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post Jun 21 2018, 09:41 PM
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QUOTE(cuddy_k @ Jun 21 2018, 06:51 PM) *

If you’re planning on saving the trim, I think the easiest way to remove it is to put a thin putty knife on top of the pins holding the mounting clips to the body (between the trim and body) and give them a firm rap with a hammer. The plastic pins will snap and you can just lift the trim off as a unit. Then remove the rest of the clips on the bench. Way cheaper to replace the mounting clips than bend the trim!

I see your point Ian. Yes cheaper to buy tabs/clips than trim.
I have the new trim. Trying to salvage the tabs as I wasn’t sure
how much access I’d have to place new ones without resorting to removing the
windshield. A task that I wouldn’t look forward to doing at this stage. Heheheheh
I have enough things apart on this car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) I don’t want to play with broken glass.
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post Jun 22 2018, 06:06 AM
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QUOTE(Dion @ Jun 21 2018, 10:41 PM) *

QUOTE(cuddy_k @ Jun 21 2018, 06:51 PM) *

If you’re planning on saving the trim, I think the easiest way to remove it is to put a thin putty knife on top of the pins holding the mounting clips to the body (between the trim and body) and give them a firm rap with a hammer. The plastic pins will snap and you can just lift the trim off as a unit. Then remove the rest of the clips on the bench. Way cheaper to replace the mounting clips than bend the trim!

I see your point Ian. Yes cheaper to buy tabs/clips than trim.
I have the new trim. Trying to salvage the tabs as I wasn’t sure
how much access I’d have to place new ones without resorting to removing the
windshield. A task that I wouldn’t look forward to doing at this stage. Heheheheh
I have enough things apart on this car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) I don’t want to play with broken glass.
Cheers



I wouldn't do that. The only way to install the windshield chrome clips is to remove the windshield.

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post Jun 22 2018, 08:07 AM
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I have yet to hear from anyone that they were able to instll the clips without removing the glass.
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post Jun 22 2018, 09:39 AM
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The best tool for removing the aluminum trim around the windshield is a tool made for exactly that task:Attached Image I have used it many times now to remove trim for cleaning, paint, or other repairs. This will help you keep your trim in the proper curvature to fit your car so that it goes back in more easily and fits without a lot of rebending and massaging to make it look good. It allowed me to remove trim near where I was welding when replacing a front fender. Then I can put the car back together and keep driving it as a rolling project. Once I have all the serious work done, the trim can be removed and I can get a real paint job. (this is rattle can chevy Hugger Orange engine paint after stripping to bare metal, etching, and epoxy primer)Attached Image
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post Jun 22 2018, 09:54 AM
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mark...that's an interesting tool....where did you get it
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post Jun 22 2018, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(johnhora @ Jun 22 2018, 07:54 AM) *

mark...that's an interesting tool....where did you get it


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Yes please share. Always like a new tool in the collective.
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post Jun 22 2018, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE(marksteinhilber @ Jun 22 2018, 10:39 AM) *

this is rattle can chevy Hugger Orange engine paint


BTDT. The whole engine compartment on Betty's car is painted with Chevy orange. And you can't tell the difference.

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post Jun 22 2018, 05:23 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jun 22 2018, 10:07 AM) *

I have yet to hear from anyone that they were able to instll the clips without removing the glass.


Sorry...I must've misread and assumed the glass was coming out. You're 100% right...the pin chop method only works when pulling the glass.
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post Jun 22 2018, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(johnhora @ Jun 22 2018, 08:54 AM) *

mark...that's an interesting tool....where did you get it


Pelican Parts, maybe others too like Sierra Madre, and perhaps AA. I'm glad I have mine!
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post Jun 22 2018, 07:05 PM
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I used this tool as well. It was a snap. EBay sells it for about 1/3 the price you pay at AA and Sierra. Attached Image
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post Jun 22 2018, 07:21 PM
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That is a replacement. The writing is shop code from back when installs had a warranty. Also not likely to be chinese glass so take care of it.
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post Jun 22 2018, 07:40 PM
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I used this tool as well. It was a snap. EBay sells it for about 1/3 the price you pay at AA and Sierra. Attached Image


Thanks. Will check it out.
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jun 22 2018, 05:21 PM) *

That is a replacement. The writing is shop code from back when installs had a warranty. Also not likely to be chinese glass so take care of it.


That’s cool to know. Appreciate that info.
Thanks guys.
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post Jun 23 2018, 01:00 AM
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Dion, I was able to replace some of the clips on one of my cars. I think, it was the car that I sold with the aluminum trim but I am not sure.
It’s possible it was the car I still have that has no trim or clips now. I plan to install rubber trim but the gap between the glass and the “A” pillar seems excessive, making for a bad fit with the rubber trim. This would make clip replacement easier. At this point I have no way to tell if the gap is normal or from a bogus windshield or if funky body work was done to my car by a PO.
So, what I did was completely remove the locking pin from the plastic clip. Without the pin, I was able to get the clip in its hole. Next, the hardest part, getting the little pin back into the clip to lock it. It wasn’t easy and I did no more than 5 this way.
While you have your trim off could you measure the gap between the windshield and “A” pillar.
TIA,
Mike.
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