Glanza_Mike Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hey guys, Might be a super simple question but how do i remove the plastic/rubbery thing that goes above and around the windows? I want to clean behind there And can't see an obvious way. I can see a couple metal clips behind/underneath it but thought i'd ask how to, before i start having a go myself. I've highlighted the area i mean in the pic below, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I've never removed them, but I tend to get a compressed air can/compressor with a fine nozzle in there and blow all the dirt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Pull the rubber door seal off and theres about 12 screws under the seal to remove the trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glanza_Mike Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks for the advice guys, got the i side trim off got all the scres out but it's no looser it looks like there's two metal fittings that are like crimped onto the fixing to hold it on. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Theres a small metal bracket that runs parallel to the rear window with 3screws in that has to come off aswell but unsure about the two fixing you mention, you got a pic like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glanza_Mike Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Somehow only just seen this, i put it bCk together earlier without getting it off. I'll take a pic soon and update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Probably worth firing Keron a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 IIRC once the screws are out there is some sort of weather proof double sided foam type gasket between the plate and the body of car. If you have something like an old credit card you should be able to pass it between the two to separate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 They are the sort of trim bits best left alone IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Don't yank them off when there really cold as they have the potential to snap in half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 They are screwed on and you will need to remove other trim to get them off, leave well alone imo. I only removed them for my respray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glanza_Mike Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks for the advice guys, if i'm best to leave them alone do you have any tips for cleaning behind them? It's getting a little green in areas behind there and it's frustrating me lol I tried a toothbrush with polish on but it couldn't reach lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 cotton ear buds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Surely a detailing brush and lots of APC will sort that out the bristles will get in there. Taking them off and putting them back on can open you to all sorts of issues with water getting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I used a strong dilution APC and a few brushes and eventually got it spotless, used cotton buds and soap on my last car, worked but took a ridiculous amount of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glanza_Mike Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Alright thank you guys, i'll order some APC then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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