Removing chrome window trim

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  1. Eddie Maverick

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    I need to have the front windshield, and back window removed for paint and headliner install. I don't want to touch it in fear of screwing it up and not being able to reinstall it.

    My question is, who can do this? ie.. what type of shop?
    Body shop? Upholstry shop?

    The paint and headliner will not be done at the same time, but close in proximity. Im gonna have the car painted first, then reinstall the carpet, interior, headliner etc...

    Just looking for a little advice

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    We have covered this a few times in the past couple of months. Go to a paint store or even O'Reilly's and buy this...

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    Thanks Scoop!
     
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    It costs around $10. Slide one hook or the other under the trim, find the clips, about 10-12 of them, and pry behind the clips. The trim will then be released and GENTLY pry away from the clip. Trim comes off in 6 separate pieces, if I remember correctly. It is best to figure out which piece comes off first and then take them off in layers (does that make sense?) Each piece overlaps one other piece, take them off the top one first and work down to the one it overlapped, etc.

    When you bend the trim up, give me a PM and I will sell you some straight pieces:D
     
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    Oh you know I will :thumbs2:
     
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    were you able to find that hook? If not, I can buy one over here and mail it to you. But you should have no problems finding them.
     
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    do you pry from glass side or body side?
     

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