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Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:05 am

I'm getting close to the point of removing all the glass in my 72 Square to get her painted. Afterwards is the fun job of putting her back together.

I want to keep the original look with the chrome trim on all windows (sides, front and rear).

I've been told that even when buying new seals with the grooves and new trim that matches those grooves, it is very hard to install this trim and that it requires a special tool.

Can anyone confirm/deny this?

Thanks

Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:19 am

if there is a tool to do it, that's news to me

yes, it can be a pain in the ass to get that trim in the rubber, the rubber on the window, and the window on the car.

there isn't much that I don't do, windows are something I would rather just pay someone to do. Maybe that's just me

Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:23 am

No special tool needed. Line up the trim with the seal on the glass, start inserting the trim in a corner, and work your way around. Not as hard as most people make it out to be. I wouldn't use any lubricants when installing the trim into the seal, as it might make it easier for the trim to come out on its own. If you get stuck, I'll try to walk you through it.

Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:27 am

Thanks all.

Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:32 am

squaretobehip wrote: No special tool needed. Line up the trim with the seal on the glass, start inserting the trim in a corner, and work your way around. Not as hard as most people make it out to be. I wouldn't use any lubricants when installing the trim into the seal, as it might make it easier for the trim to come out on its own. If you get stuck, I'll try to walk you through it.

listen to this guy he helped me through getting mine done. its a pain but not that hard the second, third time you do it.

Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:02 pm

Windshield is tricky, but the flat glass (and hatch glass) are not hard. Search for hints on using painter's tape to hold the seal and trim on the glass, lube the wire, and have at least one assistant handy.

I like the ISP west seals... they have the proper, thicker, Type 3 profile.

Mon Oct 20, 2014 3:46 pm

bluebullseye wrote:
I've been told that even when buying new seals with the grooves and new trim that matches those grooves, it is very hard to install this trim and that it requires a special tool.

No special tools required, but I like having/using a "glaziers stick" for assisting on getting the seals to sit right. I don't just use it for glass, I use it for turn signal seals and tail light seals too.

Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:28 pm

Any tips on removing window trims from front and rear windscreens.

I just had a quick go at mine but the alloy trim seems so soft and easy to bend I thought there must be a way??

Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:11 am

it takes patience and strong fingers. Well worth the effort. You can do it just take your time.

Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:38 am

68notch wrote: Any tips on removing window trims from front and rear windscreens.

I just had a quick go at mine but the alloy trim seems so soft and easy to bend I thought there must be a way??

I know I'll get crucified, but cut the seal on the inside, and remove the glass with seal. Then you can remove the trim. It may be easier to remove the seal from the glass first, then remove the trim.

Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:57 pm

I could cut the rubbers as you say and may do yet. There are new ones to come.

I think the trims are also a little stuck with decades of dirt and %$@&? Putting the trims back into fresh new rubbers may be easier than taking them out??

Thanks.

Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:43 pm

Bobnotch wrote:
I know I'll get crucified, but cut the seal on the inside, and remove the glass with seal. Then you can remove the trim. It may be easier to remove the seal from the glass first, then remove the trim.

This is pretty much the only way I've ever been able to get them out myself...