Mk3 small rear window moldings

[SUPRASTEVE]

Does anyone know the proper procedure on how to retrive these molding without any problems. The one molding that curves gives me problems.

 

[tekdeus]

The window has to come out. The moulding clips onto the window edge.

 

[zolpix]

If its the one in the pics, you just undo the 1 screw and pull...it just slides off

 

[shaeff]

The window has to come out. The moulding clips onto the window edge.

Not if you're good, and have good trim tools.

I pulled a mint set of rear quarter glass from junkyard car using very, very careful prying with good automotive trim tools. I didn't even put a scratch on one of them, AND it took less time than removing the quarter glass.

If its the one in the pics, you just undo the 1 screw and pull...it just slides off

He's likely talking about the other pieces of trim showing in the top of your second pic.

 

[zambini]

yeah its really hard not to crease that sheet metal backed molding.. be careful.

 

[SUPRASTEVE]

Thanks guys I am heading to the junkyard tomorrow. and I need the quater glass molding cuz mine are peeling. I know how to get the corners out and the straight one on top but the one on the bottom the long curvey one sucks.

 

[shaeff]

Patience and good trim tools are a life saver.

 

[tekdeus]

Some may not know, but all the window trim parts are available new from Toyota. Champion and a couple other locations have the cheapest prices. Each piece is around $50-$80.

You can also use an automotive polish on them. My painter buffed up an old piece so that it was glossy like new.

 

[zambini]

yeah, the black stuff, if intact, buffs up real shiny!

 

[shaeff]

Some may not know, but all the window trim parts are available new from Toyota. Champion and a couple other locations have the cheapest prices. Each piece is around $50-$80.

You can also use an automotive polish on them. My painter buffed up an old piece so that it was glossy like new.

I got my entire set, including the piece at the bottom of the rear window for $15.