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Old 05-05-15, 01:47 AM
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Default 409 SS trim

Hello,
I need help in removing the side trim pieces on the fenders and doors, prior to painting.
What is the trick?

Anne
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Old 05-05-15, 04:11 PM
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Hello,
How are the stainless steel trim pieces taken off the door and fenders?
Thanks
Anne
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Old 05-05-15, 05:28 PM
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Default 409 stainless side trim

Start at one end, slip a piece of HDPE under the end. Use a
David broad blade screwdriver and gentle lever off at first clip. Continue along clip by clip.
You can buy clip removal tools which are plastic
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Old 05-05-15, 09:39 PM
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Thank you,
Have tried a thin bladed knife to try and lift but ..nothing so far.
What is HDPE ?

Anne
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Old 05-05-15, 11:12 PM
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HDPE is High Density Polythene
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Old 06-05-15, 02:03 AM
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Ok Thanks...will try again,

Anne
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Old 06-05-15, 04:41 AM
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Anne, once you do get the trim off, would you please post a photo or two on here for the benefit of others who may be faced with the same task.

Being able to see what you are dealing with is often better than a description.
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Old 06-05-15, 08:04 PM
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I think you'll small nuts on the inside, possibly covered in a rubber seal coating. I found that was how the rear wing strips were fastened.
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Old 09-05-15, 09:22 PM
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Ok the mouldings are off ! The first one took some doing and then once I figured it out the rest were a breeze.
Used a small penknife and work from under the moulding and pry upwards.
Hope the upload on this site works...No I see that I can't upload pictures.

Anne
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Old 09-05-15, 09:29 PM
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Ok..tried again to add pictures....easier to take the mouldings off


Anne
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