After getting the car back from paint (dark cherry pearl metallic) it has been hard to put the old chrome on the coupe. I have bought all new chrome and mouldings except for the window mouldings. When the body shop took off the drip mouldings they got a little rough with the pliers. After purchasing new mouldings I have had the hardest time to get them to work.
I do understand how the mouldings are supposed to snap on. I can put on the old mouldings- no problem so it is not the drip rail. The aftermarket krap is too tight. Has anyone had any experience in getting these to fit?
I promise to finally post some pics soon!
I do understand how the mouldings are supposed to snap on. I can put on the old mouldings- no problem so it is not the drip rail. The aftermarket krap is too tight. Has anyone had any experience in getting these to fit?
I promise to finally post some pics soon!
My only suggestion is to try applying some wax or maybe something high in silicon to lubricate the molding before trying to install. If that doesn't work, you will probably be better off looking for OEM pieces at a swap meet or online. They are stainless steel and will polish up nicely. And yes, post some pics, that color paint sounds nice!
Avoid this shop in the future!! What should have been used is a old time bottle opener, wrapped once in electrical tape. Works like a champ. That said, look for a guy who can repair and buff out the oem stuff.