skittle

I was thinking of removing my chrome moulding so i can get it powder coated. The questions are;

1. How to remove the chrome moulding

2. can i still drive with out the moulding

3. how do I re-install once its powder coated?

4. Is it worth the hassle? I could just mask it off to sand and paint.

Thanx in advance Skittle

NismoPick

Depends on which piece you are talking about. Around the windshield (if it's still stock) there are tabs that need to be pulled down. There is a special tool made for that, but you might be able to use a flathead if you are carefull.

Everything else is held in w/ screws.

Well... the car might blow up. Yes you can still drive the car. I don't think any trim pieces are hooked up to the ecu.

Oposite of removal.

Sand n paint might look good for a while... on the otherhand, powdercoating can chip, and can't just be "fixed"

skittle

wow thnx nismo. what i ment by being able to still drive it i ment the glass wont fall out.. lol. i'll prob paint it for now.

wreckedj30

i just did all of mine, uncept the back hatch, because i ran out of tape, and the t-tops cause i'm going to swap them and don't want the guy to know...i'll post pix later, do it in flat black though. hmm, any info on the pantera hatch?

3XAZOWNER

I've been riding around with my chrome trim off the windshield of the car for 3 months, with no leaks or windshield blowing out of the car. As soon as it is painted, i have the new clips to replace the windshield trim. PS the clips ain't cheap, especially from the dealer... ouch!!!

NismoPick

LoL... indeed. I had to replace mine all around.

wreckedj30

there cheap when you can hop fences...huh. nismo..lol. Yeah i'm going to need ta do mine before too long, and why does my window not defrost w/o a defroster...it's looks like the middle, like in between

skittle

it must be nice to have a heater. i'm still t/s mine, no power getting to the fan.

wreckedj30

do you need anything...cause i'm going to chuck it all out...heat/a/c cc, and other crap...don't no yet though.

skittle

yeah a starter...

Z Car Barbie

What NismoPick posted is correct - the upper windshield trim is basically held on with an adhesive, and the tabs help to break the the adhesive for easier removal when you pull them. The sides of the front windshield trim are attached by screws, as well as the upper trim around the doors - you can't see the screws unless you either lift or remove the weatherstripping.

For the side louvers (between the driver and passenger side windows and the rear windows), you need to pop off the plastic screw covers on the interior. Once you do, you'll see a threaded bolt, which you need to unscrew to remove the side louvers. Be very careful when removing those, cuz the upper trim on the louvers can break easily, as they're usually stuck with adhesive also.

wreckedj30

hmm, specify a little more. the tranny starter or inside the heater crap.

NismoPick

I think there is only one starter... the engine starter

wreckedj30

ahh. thats what i thought but you never know!

skittle

i'm just joking bout the starter i'll get a brand new one on the 1st. I have a spare set of b-piller covers so i won't have to worry about braking them.