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mike tarrant (Miketarrant)
New member
Username: Miketarrant
Post Number: 7
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 5:40 pm: | |
Peter, I didnt remove the windscreen trim. This is usually fairly tricky to do without bending. An auto glass shop will probably do for you at minimal cost. The window trim just clips on but you need a wide flat tool (not a screwdrive) to prise up using a large flat piece of wood to avoid damaging the paint. If you are worried, a panel shop will probably remove for you. Putting back is easy. |
Peter Polasek (Peterp)
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Username: Peterp
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 8:46 pm: | |
Thanks Mike. It's encouraging to hear that it isn't that difficult. I had assumed it required special equipment without actually looking at it, so I will give it a try. Powder coating sounds like the way to go. Do you recall if you were you able to remove the front windshield trim as well? I'm still going to pick up some Break Free CLP next time I'm near a gun store (even though hopefully I won't need it if I am able to remove the trim) because, if it can remove this oxidation, it sounds like pretty handy stuff to have around. |
mike tarrant (Miketarrant)
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Username: Miketarrant
Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 10:03 pm: | |
About 8 years ago I took all my trim off. Cant remember how but I dont think it was difficult. I had all the trim powder coated mat black. Can't recall it costing a lot. Looks 10 times better than paint and wont come off either. |
Peter Polasek (Peterp)
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Username: Peterp
Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:08 pm: | |
Thanks John. I will definitely try the Break-Free CLP. There are a couple of places where the finish is worn off though, so I will have to do some restoration work -- but I'm anxious to see how the CLP works since most of the trim is just oxidized. |
John Delvac (Johndelvac)
Junior Member
Username: Johndelvac
Post Number: 134
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 8:30 am: | |
The trim is annodized aluminum. A bake-on finish such as Kynar (sp?) is the best. Before you go to all of that trouble, have you tried just removing the oxidation with Break-Free CLP? It can be found in any gun store. Made mine look like brand new. |
Peter Polasek (Peterp)
New member
Username: Peterp
Post Number: 5
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 6:46 am: | |
I will be repainting the window trim on my 1986 Mondial. Is it possible to remove the trim or does it require special tools? I have had reasonable success on other cars with masking and painting the trim in place, but would rather remove the trim if possible. I would also like to hear feedback regarding price and results from people that have had a paint shop do this. Finally, what is the appropriate color to use? I plan to use Dupli-Color primer and semi-gloss black -- but I'm sure there is something better out there. |