Does anybody know the best method or tool to use in removing this trim without damaging it? I've tried in the past without success and am hoping someone out there can help me with it. John

 

Hey John,
My only thought would be to talk to an auto glass man. Preferably an old schooler.
Perhaps you have already befriended one along the way whilst distributing your many parts?

 

John use a 1 foot block of 1x4 with your hand as the hammer works great start from the back of trim and work your way to the front glass...take your time it will take a fairly decent hit to get it started but no problem after that give me a call on my cell

I`ll send ya a PM

Wes

 

Chrome tools of the past, I'd suggest you find an auto-body glass person. Chrome is as you probably see it, overlap, and if you are re-sealing a windshield or back glass, I'd defiantley look into a pro. I paid a measly $20 to have window door pillar seals replaced, took the guy 1 minute for both doors. Some things you just let out to others.

 

This isn`t glass related it`s the aluminum trim that rides the drip rail above the window

 

Sorry.

 

didn`t mean to come out nasty if that`s the way it sounded.... was just clarifying it .... my bad horrible typing skill and was getting to the point

 

The easy and inexpensive tool is an old fashioned bottle opener. You need the kind that is pointed at one end and flat at the other. Use the flat end and gently work your way down the drip rail. I wrap mine in electrical tape first as an added safety measure. By the way, the drip rail trip is stainless, not aluminum.

 

Good tip Joe! I'll have to try that.

John - The trim hooks over the top & snaps on the bottom when installed. So taking it off is the reverse, unhook the bottom. Joe's 'tool' sounds perfect. Like Wes said, start at the back. When I get 6 to 8" loose I slightly lift and twist the loose end with one hand. And work the trim with the other hand. It comes off quicker for me like this.

Don

 

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll be trying this soon!