Quarter window molding

stangman11

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So it looks like the previous owner installed the quarter window trim covers to hide the old faded trim. The problem is it looks like he used roofing caulking to put them on! Well one ended up coming loose while washing the car the other day so I just ripped the rest of it off.

My questions is I dont have the money for new glass and trim so I wanted to reuse the trim and reinstall it. Anyone have any tips to get this old material off?

 

madspeed

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some kind of goo gone maybe

 

stangman11

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I dunno I mean this stuff is hard as a rock I was thinking a light sander but I dont want to damage anything more than it already is

 

FoxMustangLvr

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Got a pic?

 

David Pepiton

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goo gone and fishing line with a good strength maybe? if you do this be sure you dont put the string directly on your finger it will cut through.

 

stangman11

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I will take a pic of it once I get home to you guys can understand what im talking about maybe I can use goo gone to loosen it up and a straight edge for the rest

 

stykthyn

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put a couple layers of tape over the body and the glass portion of the windows. if the sander slips it wont eat through the tape.

 

RacEoHolic330

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Try a heat gun helpo soften the glue. Just be careful not to melt the molding. It may not work depending on how tough that glue is. The only other option is sanding, like already mentioned.