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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Luker40 on November 19, 2018, 03:07:13 AM
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Hi all,
How does a guy remove that chrome trim that goes all the way around the car at the base where the convertible top connects to the car? Looks like it’s two pierce and connects together right in the middle. I can take a picture tomorrow. Never worked on trim before.
Thanks
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https://m.harborfreight.com/4-piece-windshield-door-trim-tool-set-38386.html
Get this tool set. Use the third from the right in the HB picture. You need to lift the clip end which will allow the moulding to detach from each clip. On the bottom you need to remove the wiper arms and cowl to get at the retaining clips.
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This thread has some good info on how to do this, but no pics, sorry. I will have to do that next time :)
https://www.camaros.net/forums/31-convertibles/169113-pinchwell-molding.html
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Thank you Kevin. That’s exactly what I was looking for, but couldn’t find. After reading the whole thread, I’m having second thoughts on replacing that chrome trim. It is in good shape other than one nice dent towards the middle. Will have to see if it bothers me down the road. Looks like a big job.
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Oh gesh....that molding. For some reason I thought you meant the front. The rear is held in with a few screws at the base just above the convertible trim sticks. Once removed then you'll need to carefully pry the molding up by grabbing the area where the moulding/clip area is, starting from the ends. Don't forget to remove the screw on the end tabs. Depending where the ding is in the molding, it can be carefully flattened with a trim hammer followed by a few iterations of sanding then polish. It's time consuming indeed, especially the polishing.
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Thabks mike! I was still planning on buying that set you recommended. I do need to replace some of the trim you were talking about too. Is this one a real bearcat to tackle in the back? I’m not the most mechanically inclinde, so I usually have to weigh out the idea of me possibly screwing more up vs just having a professional do it
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If you kink the trim when removing, it usually can't be repaired. Plus, there is the expense of getting the necessary tools to remove the dings and polish. Removing the trim isn't hard to do, just go slow and start from the ends and work back to the center. Look for a local metal polish shop to repair the surface defects if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.
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If your are doing any trim, try to polish it and save it. The repop stuff does not fit well and is hard to install without denting it.