Coupe Roof Top Trim strips removal/finish
On the coupe roof top, there is a trim strip about 5/8" wide that extends from the top of the windshield to the top of the rear hatch recess on each side about 2" from the upper body recess for the door header. My coupe's trim has flaked off, and requires refinishing, but only on one side. On the opposite side, the trim strip appears to have a vinyl covering of some type because there are tiny air bubbles that can be moved around with just your finger in a few spots. I checked the Crossfire Factory Tech's service manual and cannot find any mention of these trim strips anywhere in the body section or elsewhere in the entire manual. They appear to be plastic, or at least non metallic. It seems as though they would snap in/out, or flex and spring out. Can anyone provide information on these strips, materials, and/or removal and installation? Thanks.
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Re: Coupe Roof Top Trim strips removal/finish
They Are Glued In Place Can Be Removed And Painted. I Had Some Repainted On A Blk Xf Do Not Think They Removed To Paint ? Check The Search Feature Under Coupe Roof Strips
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Re: Coupe Roof Top Trim strips removal/finish
Originally Posted by texas t
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They Are Glued In Place Can Be Removed And Painted. I Had Some Repainted On A Blk Xf Do Not Think They Removed To Paint ? Check The Search Feature Under Coupe Roof Strips
. Lo Ts Of Info Good Luck , Im having the same issue. except when they painted mine they also painted the small rubber weatherstripping on either side. The body shop said he would repaint them if I could figure out how to get them off because he didn't want to add anymore paint to them while on the car. any insight how i can get these off without breaking them. I feel like i wont be able to order new ones if they break. Dave |
Re: Coupe Roof Top Trim strips removal/finish
Originally Posted by flawxy
(Post 753654)
Im having the same issue. except when they painted mine they also painted the small rubber weatherstripping on either side. The body shop said he would repaint them if I could figure out how to get them off because he didn't want to add anymore paint to them while on the car. any insight how i can get these off without breaking them. I feel like i wont be able to order new ones if they break.
Dave This is an easy task, using the follow steps:
Dennis DTMenace |
Re: Coupe Roof Top Trim strips removal/finish
Originally Posted by DTMenace
(Post 753657)
flawxy;753654
This is an easy task, using the follow steps:
Dennis DTMenace Dave |
Re: Coupe Roof Top Trim strips removal/finish
Sorry to bump an old thread, but have you had any luck getting these strips off? My drivers side one has been starting to peel and I need to re-finish it.
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Re: Coupe Roof Top Trim strips removal/finish
Originally Posted by 07aeroblue
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Sorry to bump an old thread, but have you had any luck getting these strips off? My drivers side one has been starting to peel and I need to re-finish it.
Good luck, Dave |
Re: Coupe Roof Top Trim strips removal/finish
Awesome, thanks for the reply! I'll have to give this a shot this weekend.
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