73 Dart Sport - How do you remove the windshield stainless trim?

[65s]

How do you remove the windshield stainless trim without damaging it?

 

[dgc333]

The only way to do it and ensure you do not damage the trim is with a trim removal tool. You may be able to get this at an auto parts store but for sure you can get it from Eastwoods.

Basically it looks like a thin blade on a handle with the tip that looks like a wide shallow arrow head. You slip the tool between the trim and glass and angle it so one side of the arrow head is parralell with the trim. Slide it along until it catches one of the clips and rock the tool back onto it's point to release the clip. Continue all the way around the window.

It may take awhile to get the feel and if there is a build up of crud under the trim the clips may fight you but it's the only way to do it without denting or distorting the trim.

 

[65s]

Wow, that's complicated. But now I know why we couldn't get it to move!

I have an Eastwoods catalog and I'll look in it. Thanks a million!

Neil.

 

[65s]

Is it tool number 52021? They seem to sell a kit with 3 tools in the kit, $14.99.

 

[dgc333]

Yep, that the tool!

Just got a Harbor Freight catalog yesterday and they had a 4 piece trim removal kit including the one you need for $5.99.

 

[dusterdon]

Damn, I always just use an old bottle opener with a few wraps of black tape. Even cheaper and worked for me.

 

[65s]

Thanks a bunch guys, great help.