How to remove rusting metal trim on door?
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How to remove rusting metal trim on door?
How do you remove the metal trim at the start of the window on the outside of the door? Mine used to be black but is now peeling and rusting. Id like to take it off and i think all you have to do is pry it up but im scared im gonna dent something so some help/tips/info would be appreciated.
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I would like to know as well, I was going to just BUY new ones...but ****, its 85.00 just for 2 pieces of plastic/rubber...I think I might take it off, sand it smooth, and paint it body color
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that trim piece is very prone to rusting.
take the mirrow off, then there is a screw there to get the trim piece off.
I've had succes before painting it. pry all old plastic trim off and sand down to metal, then prime and then put a color coat on. mine turned out good, much better than spending $80
take the mirrow off, then there is a screw there to get the trim piece off.
I've had succes before painting it. pry all old plastic trim off and sand down to metal, then prime and then put a color coat on. mine turned out good, much better than spending $80
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Originally posted by niner
that trim piece is very prone to rusting.
take the mirrow off, then there is a screw there to get the trim piece off.
that trim piece is very prone to rusting.
take the mirrow off, then there is a screw there to get the trim piece off.
I just pulled the cracked plastic off with pliers (with the trim obviously still on the door), then sanded it down. Of course it rusted again within 3 days, but at least it's smooth (sort of ).
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Just pry them up, they will come off. Mine used to be all rusty and peeling too, so I just took mine off and cut off most of the plastic with a razor blade, sanded and painted gloss black. This was like 6 years ago and they still look great.
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Originally posted by NA_VersionFC3S
speaking of mirrors, do s5 mirrors go directly on to s4 cars w/ no mods?
speaking of mirrors, do s5 mirrors go directly on to s4 cars w/ no mods?
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Personally I think that the $80 was worth it for the window seals. I've never seen a 7 around here that's had nice ones, and it was the the only thing on my car rusting. It looks great now and I'm happy with my purchase.
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I agree, you can never get the old seals looking like the new ones. The new ones are plastic now so they wont rust, best money I ever spent next to getting new FTP lenses. Its not alot of money at all and the new parts look sooooooo nice.
Dont say you can use the money for better things for the car, because $80 dont go far, especially when you have done so much on the car already.
Dont say you can use the money for better things for the car, because $80 dont go far, especially when you have done so much on the car already.
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80 bucks for that ****? you have got to be out of your god damned mind. Im getting a WHOLE CAR, and TWO MOTORS for only 350 bucks.... i dont think that those little cosmetic only peices are worth that money.
Just take them off sand them down and paint them, no more phony looking plastic or rusty peices for a fraction of the cost of new ones.
Just take them off sand them down and paint them, no more phony looking plastic or rusty peices for a fraction of the cost of new ones.
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Originally posted by Roy James
80 bucks for that ****? you have got to be out of your god damned mind. Im getting a WHOLE CAR, and TWO MOTORS for only 350 bucks.... i dont think that those little cosmetic only peices are worth that money.
Just take them off sand them down and paint them, no more phony looking plastic or rusty peices for a fraction of the cost of new ones.
80 bucks for that ****? you have got to be out of your god damned mind. Im getting a WHOLE CAR, and TWO MOTORS for only 350 bucks.... i dont think that those little cosmetic only peices are worth that money.
Just take them off sand them down and paint them, no more phony looking plastic or rusty peices for a fraction of the cost of new ones.
If they were $10 people here would still bitch. When you have your car for 6 years with those rusty things on it, and then you buy new ones for a lousy $80, which is like 4 tanks of gas, its well worth the money at that point.
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I thought I remembered Mazdatrix selling aftermarket window trim made of rubberized plastic years ago. They were like $15.
I know they don't carry them anymore cause I looked on their site a few months ago when mine finally rusted. They are no longer on the website. ANy truth to this, or am I dreaming?
I know they don't carry them anymore cause I looked on their site a few months ago when mine finally rusted. They are no longer on the website. ANy truth to this, or am I dreaming?
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Originally posted by Spraintz
i'll be gettings new ones. mine aren't rusting yet but the actual seal for the outside of the window gets brittle as well. I would rather have that new seal.
i'll be gettings new ones. mine aren't rusting yet but the actual seal for the outside of the window gets brittle as well. I would rather have that new seal.
The new ones are plastic now and wont rust
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First put the window down. You can get a better grip on the trim. Pull up and towards the back of the car. Pull from further back on the trim and it may sort of swing up while the front is still attached. You'll notice that the part furthest to the front of the car goes under a peice of plastic. You have to slide it out from under it. One of mine came out by hand by pulling hard, the other I used needle-nose plyers.
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I dont know if I missed it or what. . .But where can we get these new? 80 bux is not to bad I guess for keepin the water out, aand my are pretty tore up rust and such.....
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- James
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Originally posted by D10psychoblue23
I dont know if I missed it or what. . .But where can we get these new? 80 bux is not to bad I guess for keepin the water out, aand my are pretty tore up rust and such.....
- James
I dont know if I missed it or what. . .But where can we get these new? 80 bux is not to bad I guess for keepin the water out, aand my are pretty tore up rust and such.....
- James