How to remove stainless trim question

[Charles McDonald]

Does anyone know the correct procedure for removing the stainless steel trim without damaging? I tried a putty knife under the trim but it would not budge? Is there a special tool available?

 

[Signsmith]

I know the ends have a nut and bolt that you have to remove and the ones in the middle do pop but you have to be very careful and pry from both sides plastic tools are better than a putty knife

 

[jimbob57]

Does anyone know the correct procedure for removing the stainless steel trim without damaging? I tried a putty knife under the trim but it would not budge? Is there a special tool available?

what part of the stainless trim? the body line trim is held on by clips. the trim around the windshield is trickier.

 

[Charles McDonald]

what part of the stainless trim? the body line trim is held on by clips. the trim around the windshield is trickier.

The body side trim, will let the window guy deal with that trim

 

[Tilatobawillys]

Chuck,

The body trim should come up with a plastic crowbar and a bit of force. Here is a link to a kit that is sold at a few vendors:

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www.napaonline.com

Personally I used the above tool set and some terry cloths against the body to prevent scratches. Remember, some of the ends may have bolts/plates so just be cautious.

 

[Charles McDonald]

Really appreciate this ! just ordered on Amazon

 

[Signsmith]

Post some pictures to show everybody how you got it done

 

[jimbob57]

here are some pictures to show how most of the trim is held on/removed. the trim is held in place by clips. there maybe a couple of clips that are held on with screw/nut configuration but most as just clip on. the clips are on the trim and they line up with the little holes in the body of the Jeepster. if the trim is on the car you can see the clips protruding from the body on the inside of the body. to remove, i use some pliers to squeeze the trim clip tabs (or whatever you want to call them) and push the clips out. this will usually release the trim without have to use some sort of putty knife. See pictures.

first picture is of the clip by itself, second - fourth pictures are the clips in the trim piece, fifth picture are the corresponding holes in the body that the clips go through, sixth picture is the trim in place, seventh picture is of the clip going through the body from inside the body tub, eighth picture is squeezing the clip together with pliers and pushing the clip out (if your clips are old they may break so be careful), finally picture of the clip being gently squeezed with pliers.

 

[Charles McDonald]

here are some pictures to show how most of the trim is held on/removed. the trim is held in place by clips. there maybe a couple of clips that are held on with screw/nut configuration but most as just clip on. the clips are on the trim and they line up with the little holes in the body of the Jeepster. if the trim is on the car you can see the clips protruding from the body on the inside of the body. to remove, i use some pliers to squeeze the trim clip tabs (or whatever you want to call them) and push the clips out. this will usually release the trim without have to use some sort of putty knife. See pictures.

first picture is of the clip by itself, second - fourth pictures are the clips in the trim piece, fifth picture are the corresponding holes in the body that the clips go through, sixth picture is the trim in place, seventh picture is of the clip going through the body from inside the body tub, eighth picture is squeezing the clip together with pliers and pushing the clip out (if your clips are old they may break so be careful), finally picture of the clip being gently squeezed with pliers.

This is SUPER !!!! Thanks so very much!!! YOU HAVE REALLY HELPED, I OWE YOU!

 

[Greaser007]

Great helpful photos for a refresher of trim removal.
Seems that when re-installing, each fastener should be sealed with caulking putty. (the old being petrified).